Security Configuration Assessment Report

for Workstation1

  • Target IP Address: 172.16.0.100

CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Benchmark v4.0.0

  • Level 1 (L1)
  • Tuesday, November 25 2025 18:40:17
  • Assessment Duration: 1 minute, 33 seconds

Report generated by the Center for Internet Security's Configuration Assessment Tool (CIS-CAT Pro Assessor) v4.56.0.

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Content generated on 11/25/2025 18:41 PM. Content last obtained on 07/28/2025 16:08 PM.

Summary

Description Tests Scoring
Pass Fail Error Unkn. Man. Exc. Score Max Percent
1 Account Policies 10 0 0 0 1 0 10.0 10.0 100%
1.1 Password Policy 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
1.2 Account Lockout Policy 3 0 0 0 1 0 3.0 3.0 100%
2 Local Policies 94 4 0 0 1 0 94.0 98.0 96%
2.1 Audit Policy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.2 User Rights Assignment 37 0 0 0 0 0 37.0 37.0 100%
2.3 Security Options 57 4 0 0 1 0 57.0 61.0 93%
2.3.1 Accounts 3 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5.0 60%
2.3.2 Audit 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
2.3.3 DCOM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.4 Devices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.5 Domain controller 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.6 Domain member 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.0 6.0 100%
2.3.7 Interactive logon 5 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 7.0 71%
2.3.8 Microsoft network client 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
2.3.9 Microsoft network server 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
2.3.10 Network access 12 0 0 0 0 0 12.0 12.0 100%
2.3.11 Network security 11 0 0 0 1 0 11.0 11.0 100%
2.3.12 Recovery console 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.13 Shutdown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.14 System cryptography 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.15 System objects 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
2.3.16 System settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
2.3.17 User Account Control 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
3 Event Log 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
4 Restricted Groups 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
5 System Services 21 0 0 0 0 0 21.0 21.0 100%
6 Registry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
7 File System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
9 Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security (formerly Windows Firewall with Advanced Security) 23 0 0 0 0 0 23.0 23.0 100%
9.1 Domain Profile 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
9.2 Private Profile 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
9.3 Public Profile 9 0 0 0 0 0 9.0 9.0 100%
10 Network List Manager Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
12 Public Key Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
13 Software Restriction Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
15 Application Control Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
16 IP Security Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration 27 0 0 0 0 0 27.0 27.0 100%
17.1 Account Logon 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
17.2 Account Management 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
17.3 Detailed Tracking 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
17.4 DS Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
17.5 Logon/Logoff 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.0 6.0 100%
17.6 Object Access 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
17.7 Policy Change 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
17.8 Privilege Use 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
17.9 System 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
18 Administrative Templates (Computer) 182 0 0 0 0 0 182.0 182.0 100%
18.1 Control Panel 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.1.1 Personalization 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.1.2 Regional and Language Options 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.1.2.1 Handwriting personalization 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.2 Desktop 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.3 LAPS (legacy) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.4 MS Security Guide 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
18.5 MSS (Legacy) 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
18.6 Network 11 0 0 0 0 0 11.0 11.0 100%
18.6.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.2 BranchCache 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.4 DNS Client 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.6.5 Fonts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.6 Hotspot Authentication 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.7 Lanman Server 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.8 Lanman Workstation 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.6.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.11 Network Connections 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.6.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.13 Network Isolation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.14 Network Provider 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.6.15 Offline Files 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.16 QoS Packet Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.17 SNMP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.18 SSL Configuration Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.19 TCPIP Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.19.2 Parameters 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.20 Windows Connect Now 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.21 Windows Connection Manager 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.6.22 Wireless Display 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.23 WLAN Service 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.6.23.1 WLAN Media Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.6.23.2 WLAN Settings 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.7 Printers 12 0 0 0 0 0 12.0 12.0 100%
18.8 Start Menu and Taskbar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.8.1 Notifications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9 System 39 0 0 0 0 0 39.0 39.0 100%
18.9.1 Access-Denied Assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.2 App-V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.3 Audit Process Creation 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.9.4 Credentials Delegation 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.5 Device Guard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.6 Device Health Attestation Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.7 Device Installation 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.9.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.8 Disk NV Cache 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.9 Disk Quotas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.10 Display 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.11 Distributed COM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.12 Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.13 Early Launch Antimalware 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.9.14 Enhanced Storage Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.15 File Classification Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.16 File Share Shadow Copy Provider 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.17 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.18 Folder Redirection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.19 Group Policy 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.0 6.0 100%
18.9.19.1 Logging and tracing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.20 Internet Communication Management 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.20.1 Internet Communication settings 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.21 iSCSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.22 KDC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.23 Kerberos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.24 Kernel DMA Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.25 LAPS 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
18.9.26 Local Security Authority 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.9.27 Locale Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.28 Logon 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
18.9.29 Mitigation Options 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.30 Net Logon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.31 OS Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.32 PIN Complexity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33 Power Management 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
18.9.33.1 Button Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33.2 Energy Saver Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33.3 Hard Disk Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33.4 Notification Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33.5 Power Throttling Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.33.6 Sleep Settings 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
18.9.34 Recovery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.35 Remote Assistance 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.36 Remote Procedure Call 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.37 Removable Storage Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.38 Scripts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.39 Security Account Manager 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.40 Server Manager 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.41 Service Control Manager Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.42 Shutdown 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.43 Shutdown Options 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.44 Storage Health 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.45 Storage Sense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.46 System Restore 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.2 Corrupted File Recovery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.3 Disk Diagnostic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.4 Fault Tolerant Heap 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.7 Scheduled Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.8 Scripted Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.47.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.48 Trusted Platform Module Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.49 User Profiles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.50 Windows File Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.9.51 Windows Time Service 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.9.51.1 Time Providers 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10 Windows Components 101 0 0 0 0 0 101.0 101.0 100%
18.10.1 ActiveX Installer Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.2 Add features to Windows 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.3 App and Device Inventory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.4 App Package Deployment 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.5 App Privacy 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.6 App runtime 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.7 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.8 AutoPlay Policies 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.9 Biometrics 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.9.1 Facial Features 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.10 BitLocker Drive Encryption 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.10.1 Fixed Data Drives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.10.2 Operating System Drives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.10.3 Removable Data Drives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.11 Camera 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.12 Chat 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.13 Cloud Content 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.14 Connect 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.15 Credential User Interface 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
18.10.17 Delivery Optimization 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.18 Desktop App Installer 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
18.10.19 Desktop Gadgets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.20 Desktop Window Manager 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.21 Device and Driver Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.22 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.23 Digital Locker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.24 Edge UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.25 Event Forwarding 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.26 Event Log Service 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
18.10.26.1 Application 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.26.2 Security 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.26.3 Setup 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.26.4 System 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.27 Event Logging 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.28 Event Viewer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.29 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
18.10.29.1 Previous Versions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.30 File History 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.31 Find My Device 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.32 Handwriting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.33 HomeGroup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.34 Human Presence 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.35 Internet Explorer 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.36 Internet Information Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.37 Location and Sensors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.38 Maintenance Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.39 Maps 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.40 MDM 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.41 Messaging 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.42 Microsoft account 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43 Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender and Windows Defender Antivirus) 19 0 0 0 0 0 19.0 19.0 100%
18.10.43.1 Client Interface 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.2 Device Control 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.3 Exclusions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.4 Features 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.5 MAPS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.6 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard) 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.43.6.1 Attack Surface Reduction 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.43.6.2 Controlled Folder Access 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.6.3 Network Protection 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.7 MpEngine 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.8 Network Inspection System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.9 Quarantine 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.10 Real-time Protection 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
18.10.43.11 Remediation 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.11.1 Behavioral Network Blocks 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.11.1.1 Brute-Force Protection 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.43.11.1.2 Remote Encryption Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.12 Reporting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.13 Scan 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
18.10.43.14 Security Intelligence Updates (formerly Signature Updates) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.43.15 Threats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.44 Microsoft Defender Application Guard (formerly Windows Defender Application Guard) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.45 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.46 Microsoft Edge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.49 NetMeeting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.50 News and interests 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.51 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.52 Online Assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.53 OOBE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.54 Portable Operating System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.55 Presentation Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.56 Push To Install 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services) 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
18.10.57.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.57.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server) 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
18.10.57.3.1 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.2 Connections 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.57.3.4 Licensing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.5 Printer Redirection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.6 Profiles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.8 Remote Session Environment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.9 Security 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.0 5.0 100%
18.10.57.3.10 Session Time Limits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.57.3.11 Temporary folders 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.58 RSS Feeds 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.59 Search 4 0 0 0 0 0 4.0 4.0 100%
18.10.59.1 OCR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.60 Security Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.61 Shutdown Options 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.62 Smart Card 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.63 Software Protection Platform 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.64 Sound Recorder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.65 Speech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.66 Store 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.67 Sync your settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.68 Tablet PC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.69 Task Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.70 Tenant Restrictions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.71 Text Input 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.72 Widgets 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.73 Windows Calendar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.74 Windows Color System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.76 Windows Defender SmartScreen 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.76.1 Enhanced Phishing Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.76.2 Explorer 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.77 Windows Error Reporting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.78 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.79 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.80 Windows Ink Workspace 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.81 Windows Installer 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.82 Windows Logon Options 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.83 Windows Media Digital Rights Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.84 Windows Media Player 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.85 Windows Messenger 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.86 Windows Mobility Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.87 Windows PowerShell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.88 Windows Reliability Analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.89 Windows Remote Management (WinRM) 6 0 0 0 0 0 6.0 6.0 100%
18.10.89.1 WinRM Client 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.89.2 WinRM Service 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.90 Windows Remote Shell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.91 Windows Sandbox 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
18.10.92 Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center) 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.92.1 Account protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.92.2 App and browser protection 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.93 Windows Update 7 0 0 0 0 0 7.0 7.0 100%
18.10.93.1 Legacy Policies 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
18.10.93.2 Manage end user experience 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
18.10.93.3 Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
18.10.93.4 Manage updates offered from Windows Update (formerly Defer Windows Updates and Windows Update for Business) 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
19 Administrative Templates (User) 9 0 0 0 0 0 9.0 9.0 100%
19.1 Control Panel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.2 Desktop 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.3 Network 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.4 Shared Folders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.5.1 Notifications 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.6 System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.2 Display 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.3 Driver Installation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.4 Folder Redirection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.5 Group Policy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.6 Internet Communication Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.6.6.1 Internet Communication settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7 Windows Components 8 0 0 0 0 0 8.0 8.0 100%
19.7.1 Account Notifications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.2 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.3 App runtime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.4 Application Compatibility 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.5 Attachment Manager 2 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 2.0 100%
19.7.6 AutoPlay Policies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.7 Calculator 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.8 Cloud Content 3 0 0 0 0 0 3.0 3.0 100%
19.7.9 Credential User Interface 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.10 Data Collection and Preview Builds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.11 Desktop Gadgets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.12 Desktop Window Manager 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.13 Digital Locker 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.14 Edge UI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.15 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.16 File Revocation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.17 IME 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.18 Instant Search 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.19 Internet Explorer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.20 Location and Sensors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.21 Microsoft Edge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.24 Multitasking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.25 NetMeeting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.26 Network Sharing 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.27 OOBE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.28 Presentation Settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.29 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.30 RSS Feeds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.31 Search 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.32 Snipping Tool 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.33 Sound Recorder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.34 Store 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.35 Tablet PC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.36 Task Scheduler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.37 Windows AI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.38 Windows Calendar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.39 Windows Color System 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.40 Windows Copilot 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.41 Windows Defender SmartScreen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.42 Windows Error Reporting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.43 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.44 Windows Installer 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 1.0 100%
19.7.45 Windows Logon Options 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.46 Windows Media Player 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.46.1 Networking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
19.7.46.2 Playback 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0%
Total 366 4 0 0 2 0 366.0 370.0 99%

Note: Actual scores are subject to rounding errors. The sum of these values may not result in the exact overall score.

The 'Exc' column only applies to Exceptions that are generated using CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard and is not utilized by CIS-CAT Pro Assessor.

Profiles

This benchmark contains 10 profiles.The Level 1 (L1) profile was used for this assessment.

Title Description
Level 1 (L1)

This profile is for Corporate/Enterprise Environments and is considered general use.

Items in this profile intend to:

  • be the starting baseline for most organizations;
  • be practical and prudent;
  • provide a clear security benefit; and
  • not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.
Show Profile XML
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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_1_L1">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 1 (L1)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile is for Corporate/Enterprise Environments and is considered general use.</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:p>Items in this profile intend to:</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:ul>
         <xhtml:li>be the starting baseline for most organizations;</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>be practical and prudent;</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>provide a clear security benefit; and</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>not inhibit the utility of the technology beyond acceptable means.</xhtml:li>
      </xhtml:ul>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enforce_password_history_is_set_to_24_or_more_passwords"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_365_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Ensure_Create_symbolic_links_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.24_L1_Ensure_Impersonate_a_client_after_authentication_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators_Window_ManagerWindow_Manager_Group"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.38_L1_Ensure_Shut_down_the_system_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.39_L1_Ensure_Take_ownership_of_files_or_other_objects_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.1_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.3_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Limit_local_account_use_of_blank_passwords_to_console_logon_only_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.4_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_administrator_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.5_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_guest_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Force_audit_policy_subcategory_settings_Windows_Vista_or_later_to_override_audit_policy_category_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Shut_down_system_immediately_if_unable_to_log_security_audits_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.1_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_or_sign_secure_channel_data_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.2_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.3_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_sign_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.4_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Disable_machine_account_password_changes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.5_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Maximum_machine_account_password_age_is_set_to_30_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.6_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Require_strong_Windows_2000_or_later_session_key_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.2_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Dont_display_last_signed-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_if_server_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Send_unencrypted_password_to_third-party_SMB_servers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Amount_of_idle_time_required_before_suspending_session_is_set_to_15_or_fewer_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_if_client_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Disconnect_clients_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.2_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_clients_allowed_to_make_remote_calls_to_SAM_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Access_Allow"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.12_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Outgoing_NTLM_traffic_to_remote_servers_is_set_to_Audit_all_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L1_Ensure_LxssManager_LxssManager_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.37_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.43_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.44_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Accessory_Management_Service_XboxGipSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.45_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Auth_Manager_XblAuthManager_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.46_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Game_Save_XblGameSave_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.47_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Networking_Service_XboxNetApiSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.1.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Credential_Validation_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_User_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_PNP_Activity_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Process_Creation_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Account_Lockout_is_set_to_include_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Group_Membership_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logon_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_LogonLogoff_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.6_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Detailed_File_Share_is_set_to_include_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_File_Share_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_Object_Access_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authentication_Policy_Change_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Authorization_Policy_Change_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_MPSSVC_Rule-Level_Policy_Change_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_IPsec_Driver_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.9.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_State_Change_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_Set_the_state_for_each_ASR_rule_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 1 (L1) + BitLocker (BL)

This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations.

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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
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               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
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               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_1_L1__BitLocker_BL">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 1 (L1) + BitLocker (BL)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_365_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_clients_allowed_to_make_remote_calls_to_SAM_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Access_Allow"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.4_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_Require_Integrity_and_Require_Privacy_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Print_Spooler_to_accept_client_connections_is_set_to_Disabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.7_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_over_TCP_port_is_set_to_Enabled_0"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_device_metadata_retrieval_from_the_Internet_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.13.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.6_L1_Ensure_Continue_experiences_on_this_device_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_BL_Ensure_Enumeration_policy_for_external_devices_incompatible_with_Kernel_DMA_Protection_is_set_to_Enabled_Block_All"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_password_backup_directory_is_set_to_Enabled_Active_Directory_or_Enabled_Azure_Active_Directory"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_password_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.7_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Grace_period_hours_is_set_to_Enabled_8_or_fewer_hours_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Custom_SSPs_and_APs_to_be_loaded_into_LSASS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.1_L1_Ensure_Block_user_from_showing_account_details_on_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.4_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.3_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.4_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.5_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.6_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.2_L1_Ensure_Not_allow_per-user_unsigned_packages_to_install_by_default_requires_explicitly_allow_per_install_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_non-admin_users_from_installing_packaged_Windows_apps_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.5.1_L1_Ensure_Let_Windows_apps_activate_with_voice_while_the_system_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Deny"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_enhanced_anti-spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.13_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.14_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.14_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.15_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.4_BL_Ensure_Disable_new_DMA_devices_when_this_computer_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_consumer_account_state_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_consumer_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.14.1_L1_Ensure_Require_pin_for_pairing_is_set_to_Enabled_First_Time_OR_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_use_of_security_questions_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Diagnostic_Data_is_set_to_Enabled_Diagnostic_data_off_not_recommended_or_Enabled_Send_required_diagnostic_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.3_L1_Ensure_Disable_OneSettings_Downloads_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.4_L1_Ensure_Do_not_show_feedback_notifications_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_OneSettings_Auditing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.6_L1_Ensure_Limit_Diagnostic_Log_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.7_L1_Ensure_Limit_Dump_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.8_L1_Ensure_Toggle_user_control_over_Insider_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.17.1_L1_Ensure_Download_Mode_is_NOT_set_to_Enabled_Internet"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Experimental_Features_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Hash_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Local_Archive_Malware_Scan_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Microsoft_Store_Source_Certificate_Validation_Bypass_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.6_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_ms-appinstaller_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_Set_the_state_for_each_ASR_rule_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 1 (L1) + Next Generation (NG)

This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and includes Next Generation-related recommendations.

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<xccdf:Profile xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.1_NG_Ensure_Allow_auditing_events_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.2_NG_Ensure_Allow_camera_and_microphone_access_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.3_NG_Ensure_Allow_data_persistence_for_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.4_NG_Ensure_Allow_files_to_download_and_save_to_the_host_operating_system_from_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.5_NG_Ensure_Configure_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_clipboard_settings_Clipboard_behavior_setting_is_set_to_Enabled_Enable_clipboard_operation_from_an_isolated_session_to_the_host"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_on_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_in_Managed_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 1 (L1) + BitLocker (BL) + Next Generation (NG)

This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and includes BitLocker and Next Generation-related recommendations.

Show Profile XML
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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_1_L1__BitLocker_BL__Next_Generation_NG">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 1 (L1) + BitLocker (BL) + Next Generation (NG)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and includes BitLocker and Next Generation-related recommendations.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enforce_password_history_is_set_to_24_or_more_passwords"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_365_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L1_Ensure_LxssManager_LxssManager_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.37_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.4_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_listener_settings_Protocols_to_allow_for_incoming_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.7_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_over_TCP_port_is_set_to_Enabled_0"
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.9_L1_Ensure_Limits_print_driver_installation_to_Administrators_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.5_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Credential_Guard_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_device_metadata_retrieval_from_the_Internet_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.13.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.6_L1_Ensure_Continue_experiences_on_this_device_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_BL_Ensure_Enumeration_policy_for_external_devices_incompatible_with_Kernel_DMA_Protection_is_set_to_Enabled_Block_All"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_password_backup_directory_is_set_to_Enabled_Active_Directory_or_Enabled_Azure_Active_Directory"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_password_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.7_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Grace_period_hours_is_set_to_Enabled_8_or_fewer_hours_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Custom_SSPs_and_APs_to_be_loaded_into_LSASS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2_NG_Ensure_Configures_LSASS_to_run_as_a_protected_process_is_set_to_Enabled_Enabled_with_UEFI_Lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.1_L1_Ensure_Block_user_from_showing_account_details_on_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.4_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.3_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.4_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.5_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.6_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.2_L1_Ensure_Not_allow_per-user_unsigned_packages_to_install_by_default_requires_explicitly_allow_per_install_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_non-admin_users_from_installing_packaged_Windows_apps_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.5.1_L1_Ensure_Let_Windows_apps_activate_with_voice_while_the_system_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Deny"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_enhanced_anti-spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.13_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.14_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_consumer_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2 (L2)

This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and is intended for High Security/Sensitive Data Environment with limited functionality.

Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:

  • are intended for environments or use cases where security is more critical than manageability and usability;
  • may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology; and
  • limit the ability of remote management/access.

Note: Implementation of Level 2 requires that both Level 1 and Level 2 settings are applied.

Show Profile XML
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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2_L2">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2 (L2)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 1 (L1) profile and is intended for High Security/Sensitive Data Environment with limited functionality.</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:p>Items in this profile exhibit one or more of the following characteristics:</xhtml:p>
      <xhtml:ul>
         <xhtml:li>are intended for environments or use cases where security is more critical than manageability and usability;</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>may negatively inhibit the utility or performance of the technology; and</xhtml:li>
         <xhtml:li>limit the ability of remote management/access.</xhtml:li>
      </xhtml:ul>
      <xhtml:p>
         <xhtml:strong>Note:</xhtml:strong>




 Implementation of Level 2 requires that                                                         <xhtml:strong>both</xhtml:strong>




 Level 1 and Level 2 settings are applied.                                              </xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_365_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Ensure_Create_symbolic_links_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.24_L1_Ensure_Impersonate_a_client_after_authentication_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators_Window_ManagerWindow_Manager_Group"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.28_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_batch_job_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.29_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_service_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.1_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.6_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Require_strong_Windows_2000_or_later_session_key_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.12_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.11_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Audit_Incoming_NTLM_Traffic_is_set_to_Enable_auditing_for_all_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.12_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Outgoing_NTLM_traffic_to_remote_servers_is_set_to_Audit_all_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.1_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Audio_Gateway_Service_BTAGService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L2_Ensure_Downloaded_Maps_Manager_MapsBroker_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L2_Ensure_GameInput_Service_GameInputSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L2_Ensure_Geolocation_Service_lfsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.10_L2_Ensure_Link-Layer_Topology_Discovery_Mapper_lltdsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L1_Ensure_LxssManager_LxssManager_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.13_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_iSCSI_Initiator_Service_MSiSCSI_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.15_L2_Ensure_Peer_Name_Resolution_Protocol_PNRPsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.16_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Grouping_p2psvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.17_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Identity_Manager_p2pimsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.18_L2_Ensure_PNRP_Machine_Name_Publication_Service_PNRPAutoReg_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.19_L2_Ensure_Print_Spooler_Spooler_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.20_L2_Ensure_Problem_Reports_and_Solutions_Control_Panel_Support_wercplsupport_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.21_L2_Ensure_Remote_Access_Auto_Connection_Manager_RasAuto_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.22_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Configuration_SessionEnv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.23_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_TermService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.24_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_UserMode_Port_Redirector_UmRdpService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L2_Ensure_Remote_Registry_RemoteRegistry_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L2_Ensure_Server_LanmanServer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.30_L2_Ensure_SNMP_Service_SNMP_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L2_Ensure_Windows_Error_Reporting_Service_WerSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.36_L2_Ensure_Windows_Event_Collector_Wecsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.37_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.39_L2_Ensure_Windows_Push_Notifications_System_Service_WpnService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.40_L2_Ensure_Windows_PushToInstall_Service_PushToInstall_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.41_L2_Ensure_Windows_Remote_Management_WS-Management_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.42_L2_Ensure_WinHTTP_Web_Proxy_Auto-Discovery_Service_WinHttpAutoProxySvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.43_L1_Ensure_World_Wide_Web_Publishing_Service_W3SVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.44_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Accessory_Management_Service_XboxGipSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.45_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Auth_Manager_XblAuthManager_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.46_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Game_Save_XblGameSave_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.47_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Networking_Service_XboxNetApiSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Firewall_state_is_set_to_On_recommended"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_firewall_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewallpublicfw.log"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.1.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Credential_Validation_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Application_Group_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Security_Group_Management_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.2.3_L1_Ensure_Audit_User_Account_Management_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_PNP_Activity_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.3.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Process_Creation_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Account_Lockout_is_set_to_include_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.2_L1_Ensure_Audit_Group_Membership_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Logon_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.5_L1_Ensure_Audit_Other_LogonLogoff_Events_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.6_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_include_Success"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Detailed_File_Share_is_set_to_include_Failure"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_notifications_network_usage_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.3_L1_Ensure_Disable_OneSettings_Downloads_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.6_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_ms-appinstaller_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.7_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_Package_Manager_command_line_interfaces_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.37.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.41.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Message_Service_Cloud_Sync_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.2_L2_Ensure_Join_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_Set_the_state_for_each_ASR_rule_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.8.1_L2_Ensure_Convert_warn_verdict_to_block_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Brute-Force_Protection_aggressiveness_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.2.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_how_aggressively_Remote_Encryption_Protection_blocks_threats_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.12.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.50.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_news_and_interests_on_the_taskbar_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.56.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Push_To_Install_service_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_UI_Automation_redirection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.2_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.7_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_WebAuthn_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less_but_not_Never_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_Cloud_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Cloud_Search"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.7_L2_Ensure_Allow_search_highlights_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.63.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.1_L2_Ensure_Disable_all_apps_from_Microsoft_Store_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_suggested_apps_in_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.90.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.6.6.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Help_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_use_diagnostic_data_for_tailored_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_all_Windows_spotlight_features_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.46.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2 (L2) + BitLocker (BL)

This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations.

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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2_L2__BitLocker_BL">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2 (L2) + BitLocker (BL)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes BitLocker-related recommendations.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Ensure_Create_symbolic_links_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators_Window_ManagerWindow_Manager_Group"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.38_L1_Ensure_Shut_down_the_system_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.4.1_L2_Ensure_Devices_Prevent_users_from_installing_printer_drivers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.2_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Dont_display_last_signed-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.3_BL_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.4_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_inactivity_limit_is_set_to_900_or_fewer_seconds_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Send_unencrypted_password_to_third-party_SMB_servers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.4_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_storage_of_passwords_and_credentials_for_network_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_clients_allowed_to_make_remote_calls_to_SAM_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Access_Allow"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.12_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.11_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Audit_Incoming_NTLM_Traffic_is_set_to_Enable_auditing_for_all_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.12_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Outgoing_NTLM_traffic_to_remote_servers_is_set_to_Audit_all_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.1_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Audio_Gateway_Service_BTAGService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L2_Ensure_Downloaded_Maps_Manager_MapsBroker_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L2_Ensure_GameInput_Service_GameInputSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L2_Ensure_Geolocation_Service_lfsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.10_L2_Ensure_Link-Layer_Topology_Discovery_Mapper_lltdsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L1_Ensure_LxssManager_LxssManager_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.13_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_iSCSI_Initiator_Service_MSiSCSI_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.15_L2_Ensure_Peer_Name_Resolution_Protocol_PNRPsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.16_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Grouping_p2psvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.17_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Identity_Manager_p2pimsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.18_L2_Ensure_PNRP_Machine_Name_Publication_Service_PNRPAutoReg_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.19_L2_Ensure_Print_Spooler_Spooler_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.20_L2_Ensure_Problem_Reports_and_Solutions_Control_Panel_Support_wercplsupport_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.21_L2_Ensure_Remote_Access_Auto_Connection_Manager_RasAuto_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.4_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_Require_Integrity_and_Require_Privacy_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.19.2.1_L2_Disable_IPv6_Ensure_TCPIP6_Parameter_DisabledComponents_is_set_to_0xff_255"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.20.1_L2_Ensure_Configuration_of_wireless_settings_using_Windows_Connect_Now_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.20.2_L2_Ensure_Prohibit_access_of_the_Windows_Connect_Now_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled_3__Prevent_Wi-Fi_when_on_Ethernet"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.23.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_to_automatically_connect_to_suggested_open_hotspots_to_networks_shared_by_contacts_and_to_hotspots_offering_paid_services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Print_Spooler_to_accept_client_connections_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Redirection_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled_Redirection_Guard_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Protocol_to_use_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Use_authentication_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_Default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_listener_settings_Protocols_to_allow_for_incoming_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.6_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_listener_settings_Authentication_protocol_to_use_for_incoming_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_Negotiate_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.7_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_over_TCP_port_is_set_to_Enabled_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.8_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_packet_level_privacy_setting_for_incoming_connections_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.9_L1_Ensure_Limits_print_driver_installation_to_Administrators_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.10_L1_Ensure_Manage_processing_of_Queue-specific_files_is_set_to_Enabled_Limit_Queue-specific_files_to_Color_profiles"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.11_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_installing_drivers_for_a_new_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.12_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_updating_drivers_for_an_existing_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_notifications_network_usage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.1_L1_Ensure_Encryption_Oracle_Remediation_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Updated_Clients"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.2_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_device_metadata_retrieval_from_the_Internet_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.13.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.6_L1_Ensure_Continue_experiences_on_this_device_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_access_to_the_Store_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_personalization_data_sharing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_recognition_error_reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.7_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.8_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Registration_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.13_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.14_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Error_Reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.23.1_L2_Ensure_Support_device_authentication_using_certificate_is_set_to_Enabled_Automatic"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_BL_Ensure_Enumeration_policy_for_external_devices_incompatible_with_Kernel_DMA_Protection_is_set_to_Enabled_Block_All"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_password_backup_directory_is_set_to_Enabled_Active_Directory_or_Enabled_Azure_Active_Directory"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_password_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.7_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Grace_period_hours_is_set_to_Enabled_8_or_fewer_hours_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Custom_SSPs_and_APs_to_be_loaded_into_LSASS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.27.1_L2_Ensure_Disallow_copying_of_user_input_methods_to_the_system_account_for_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.1_L1_Ensure_Block_user_from_showing_account_details_on_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.4_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.31.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Clipboard_synchronization_across_devices_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.31.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_upload_of_User_Activities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.3_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.4_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.5_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.6_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.47.5.1_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool_Turn_on_MSDT_interactive_communication_with_support_provider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.47.11.1_L2_Ensure_EnableDisable_PerfTrack_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.49.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_advertising_ID_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_a_Windows_app_to_share_application_data_between_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.2_L1_Ensure_Not_allow_per-user_unsigned_packages_to_install_by_default_requires_explicitly_allow_per_install_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_non-admin_users_from_installing_packaged_Windows_apps_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.5.1_L1_Ensure_Let_Windows_apps_activate_with_voice_while_the_system_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Deny"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.2_L2_Ensure_Block_launching_Universal_Windows_apps_with_Windows_Runtime_API_access_from_hosted_content._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_enhanced_anti-spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.13_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.14_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.14_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.15_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.4_BL_Ensure_Disable_new_DMA_devices_when_this_computer_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.11.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Use_of_Camera_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_consumer_account_state_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_optimized_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_consumer_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.14.1_L1_Ensure_Require_pin_for_pairing_is_set_to_Enabled_First_Time_OR_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_use_of_security_questions_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Diagnostic_Data_is_set_to_Enabled_Diagnostic_data_off_not_recommended_or_Enabled_Send_required_diagnostic_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.2_L2_Ensure_Configure_Authenticated_Proxy_usage_for_the_Connected_User_Experience_and_Telemetry_service_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Authenticated_Proxy_usage"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.3_L1_Ensure_Disable_OneSettings_Downloads_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.4_L1_Ensure_Do_not_show_feedback_notifications_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_OneSettings_Auditing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.6_L1_Ensure_Limit_Diagnostic_Log_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.7_L1_Ensure_Limit_Dump_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.8_L1_Ensure_Toggle_user_control_over_Insider_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.17.1_L1_Ensure_Download_Mode_is_NOT_set_to_Enabled_Internet"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Experimental_Features_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Hash_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Local_Archive_Malware_Scan_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Microsoft_Store_Source_Certificate_Validation_Bypass_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.6_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_ms-appinstaller_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.7_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_Package_Manager_command_line_interfaces_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.37.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.41.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Message_Service_Cloud_Sync_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.2_L2_Ensure_Join_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_Set_the_state_for_each_ASR_rule_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.8.1_L2_Ensure_Convert_warn_verdict_to_block_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Brute-Force_Protection_aggressiveness_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.2.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_how_aggressively_Remote_Encryption_Protection_blocks_threats_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.12.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.50.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_news_and_interests_on_the_taskbar_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.56.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Push_To_Install_service_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_UI_Automation_redirection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.2_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.4_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_location_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.5_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_LPT_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.6_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_supported_Plug_and_Play_device_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.7_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_WebAuthn_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less_but_not_Never_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_Cloud_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Cloud_Search"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.7_L2_Ensure_Allow_search_highlights_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.63.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.1_L2_Ensure_Disable_all_apps_from_Microsoft_Store_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_suggested_apps_in_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_remote_server_management_through_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.90.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.6.6.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Help_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_use_diagnostic_data_for_tailored_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_all_Windows_spotlight_features_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.46.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2 (L2) + Next Generation (NG)

This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes Next Generation-related recommendations.

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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2_L2__Next_Generation_NG">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2 (L2) + Next Generation (NG)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes Next Generation-related recommendations.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Maximum_password_age_is_set_to_365_or_fewer_days_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.4_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_length_is_set_to_14_or_more_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators_Window_ManagerWindow_Manager_Group"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.8_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Prompt_user_to_change_password_before_expiration_is_set_to_between_5_and_14_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.9_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Smart_card_removal_behavior_is_set_to_Lock_Workstation_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.9_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_anonymous_access_to_Named_Pipes_and_Shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_clients_allowed_to_make_remote_calls_to_SAM_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Access_Allow"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.12_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.11_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Audit_Incoming_NTLM_Traffic_is_set_to_Enable_auditing_for_all_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.12_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Outgoing_NTLM_traffic_to_remote_servers_is_set_to_Audit_all_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.1_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Audio_Gateway_Service_BTAGService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.2_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.5_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Credential_Guard_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_password_backup_directory_is_set_to_Enabled_Active_Directory_or_Enabled_Azure_Active_Directory"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.7_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Grace_period_hours_is_set_to_Enabled_8_or_fewer_hours_but_not_0"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2_NG_Ensure_Configures_LSASS_to_run_as_a_protected_process_is_set_to_Enabled_Enabled_with_UEFI_Lock"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.37.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.12.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.1_NG_Ensure_Allow_auditing_events_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.2_NG_Ensure_Allow_camera_and_microphone_access_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.3_NG_Ensure_Allow_data_persistence_for_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.4_NG_Ensure_Allow_files_to_download_and_save_to_the_host_operating_system_from_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.5_NG_Ensure_Configure_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_clipboard_settings_Clipboard_behavior_setting_is_set_to_Enabled_Enable_clipboard_operation_from_an_isolated_session_to_the_host"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_on_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_in_Managed_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.50.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_news_and_interests_on_the_taskbar_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.56.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Push_To_Install_service_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_UI_Automation_redirection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.2_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.4_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_location_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.5_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_LPT_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.6_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_supported_Plug_and_Play_device_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.7_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_WebAuthn_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less_but_not_Never_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_Cloud_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Cloud_Search"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.63.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.1_L2_Ensure_Disable_all_apps_from_Microsoft_Store_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_suggested_apps_in_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.90.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.6.6.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Help_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_use_diagnostic_data_for_tailored_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.46.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Level 2 (L2) + BitLocker (BL) + Next Generation (NG)

This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes BitLocker and Next Generation-related recommendations.

Show Profile XML
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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
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               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Level_2_L2__BitLocker_BL__Next_Generation_NG">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Level 2 (L2) + BitLocker (BL) + Next Generation (NG)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile extends the Level 2 (L2) profile and includes BitLocker and Next Generation-related recommendations.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.3_L1_Ensure_Minimum_password_age_is_set_to_1_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.5_L1_Ensure_Password_must_meet_complexity_requirements_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.6_L1_Ensure_Relax_minimum_password_length_limits_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.1.7_L1_Ensure_Store_passwords_using_reversible_encryption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.1_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_duration_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_5_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Administrator_account_lockout_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_1.2.4_L1_Ensure_Reset_account_lockout_counter_after_is_set_to_15_or_more_minutes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.2_L1_Ensure_Access_this_computer_from_the_network_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.4_L1_Ensure_Adjust_memory_quotas_for_a_process_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_locally_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Desktop_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.8_L1_Ensure_Change_the_system_time_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.9_L1_Ensure_Change_the_time_zone_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Ensure_Create_symbolic_links_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.15_L1_Ensure_Debug_programs_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.16_L1_Ensure_Deny_access_to_this_computer_from_the_network_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.19_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_locally_to_include_Guests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.20_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_through_Remote_Desktop_Services_to_include_Guests_Local_account"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.21_L1_Ensure_Enable_computer_and_user_accounts_to_be_trusted_for_delegation_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.22_L1_Ensure_Force_shutdown_from_a_remote_system_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.23_L1_Ensure_Generate_security_audits_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.24_L1_Ensure_Impersonate_a_client_after_authentication_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.25_L1_Ensure_Increase_scheduling_priority_is_set_to_Administrators_Window_ManagerWindow_Manager_Group"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.28_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_batch_job_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.29_L2_Ensure_Log_on_as_a_service_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.36_L1_Ensure_Replace_a_process_level_token_is_set_to_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.38_L1_Ensure_Shut_down_the_system_is_set_to_Administrators_Users"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.39_L1_Ensure_Take_ownership_of_files_or_other_objects_is_set_to_Administrators"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.1_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Block_Microsoft_accounts_is_set_to_Users_cant_add_or_log_on_with_Microsoft_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.8.1_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_client_Digitally_sign_communications_always_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Server_SPN_target_name_validation_level_is_set_to_Accept_if_provided_by_client_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.1_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Allow_anonymous_SIDName_translation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.7_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Remotely_accessible_registry_paths_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.5_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Do_not_store_LAN_Manager_hash_value_on_next_password_change_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.8_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LDAP_client_signing_requirements_is_set_to_Negotiate_signing_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.11_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Audit_Incoming_NTLM_Traffic_is_set_to_Enable_auditing_for_all_accounts"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.12_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Restrict_NTLM_Outgoing_NTLM_traffic_to_remote_servers_is_set_to_Audit_all_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.14.1_L2_Ensure_System_cryptography_Force_strong_key_protection_for_user_keys_stored_on_the_computer_is_set_to_User_is_prompted_when_the_key_is_first_used_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.1_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Require_case_insensitivity_for_non-Windows_subsystems_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.3_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_standard_users_is_set_to_Automatically_deny_elevation_requests"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.4_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Detect_application_installations_and_prompt_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.1_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Audio_Gateway_Service_BTAGService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.2_L2_Ensure_Bluetooth_Support_Service_bthserv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.3_L1_Ensure_Computer_Browser_Browser_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.4_L2_Ensure_Downloaded_Maps_Manager_MapsBroker_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.5_L2_Ensure_GameInput_Service_GameInputSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.6_L2_Ensure_Geolocation_Service_lfsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.7_L1_Ensure_IIS_Admin_Service_IISADMIN_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.8_L1_Ensure_Infrared_monitor_service_irmon_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.9_L1_Ensure_Internet_Connection_Sharing_ICS_SharedAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.10_L2_Ensure_Link-Layer_Topology_Discovery_Mapper_lltdsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.11_L1_Ensure_LxssManager_LxssManager_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.13_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_iSCSI_Initiator_Service_MSiSCSI_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.14_L1_Ensure_OpenSSH_SSH_Server_sshd_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.15_L2_Ensure_Peer_Name_Resolution_Protocol_PNRPsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.16_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Grouping_p2psvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.17_L2_Ensure_Peer_Networking_Identity_Manager_p2pimsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.18_L2_Ensure_PNRP_Machine_Name_Publication_Service_PNRPAutoReg_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.19_L2_Ensure_Print_Spooler_Spooler_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.20_L2_Ensure_Problem_Reports_and_Solutions_Control_Panel_Support_wercplsupport_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.21_L2_Ensure_Remote_Access_Auto_Connection_Manager_RasAuto_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.22_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Configuration_SessionEnv_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.23_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_TermService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.24_L2_Ensure_Remote_Desktop_Services_UserMode_Port_Redirector_UmRdpService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.25_L1_Ensure_Remote_Procedure_Call_RPC_Locator_RpcLocator_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.26_L2_Ensure_Remote_Registry_RemoteRegistry_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.28_L2_Ensure_Server_LanmanServer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.30_L2_Ensure_SNMP_Service_SNMP_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.34_L1_Ensure_Web_Management_Service_WMSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.35_L2_Ensure_Windows_Error_Reporting_Service_WerSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.36_L2_Ensure_Windows_Event_Collector_Wecsvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.37_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.39_L2_Ensure_Windows_Push_Notifications_System_Service_WpnService_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.40_L2_Ensure_Windows_PushToInstall_Service_PushToInstall_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.6.4_L1_Ensure_Audit_Removable_Storage_is_set_to_Success_and_Failure"
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.4_L2_Ensure_MSS_DisableSavePassword_Prevent_the_dial-up_password_from_being_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.8_L2_Ensure_MSS_PerformRouterDiscovery_Allow_IRDP_to_detect_and_configure_Default_Gateway_addresses_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.9_L1_Ensure_MSS_SafeDllSearchMode_Enable_Safe_DLL_search_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.10_L1_Ensure_MSS_ScreenSaverGracePeriod_The_time_in_seconds_before_the_screen_saver_grace_period_expires_is_set_to_Enabled_5_or_fewer_seconds"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.11_L2_Ensure_MSS_TcpMaxDataRetransmissions_IPv6_How_many_times_unacknowledged_data_is_retransmitted_is_set_to_Enabled_3"
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   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.12_L2_Ensure_MSS_TcpMaxDataRetransmissions_How_many_times_unacknowledged_data_is_retransmitted_is_set_to_Enabled_3"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.13_L1_Ensure_MSS_WarningLevel_Percentage_threshold_for_the_security_event_log_at_which_the_system_will_generate_a_warning_is_set_to_Enabled_90_or_less"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_multicast_DNS_mDNS_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_NetBIOS_settings_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_NetBIOS_name_resolution_on_public_networks"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_default_IPv6_DNS_Servers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.5.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_Font_Providers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.8.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_insecure_guest_logons_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.9.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_Mapper_IO_LLTDIO_driver_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.9.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_Responder_RSPNDR_driver_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.10.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_Peer-to-Peer_Networking_Services_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.3_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_use_of_Internet_Connection_Sharing_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.4_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.14.1_L1_Ensure_Hardened_UNC_Paths_is_set_to_Enabled_with_Require_Mutual_Authentication_Require_Integrity_and_Require_Privacy_set_for_all_NETLOGON_and_SYSVOL_shares"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.19.2.1_L2_Disable_IPv6_Ensure_TCPIP6_Parameter_DisabledComponents_is_set_to_0xff_255"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.20.1_L2_Ensure_Configuration_of_wireless_settings_using_Windows_Connect_Now_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.20.2_L2_Ensure_Prohibit_access_of_the_Windows_Connect_Now_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.1_L1_Ensure_Minimize_the_number_of_simultaneous_connections_to_the_Internet_or_a_Windows_Domain_is_set_to_Enabled_3__Prevent_Wi-Fi_when_on_Ethernet"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.23.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_to_automatically_connect_to_suggested_open_hotspots_to_networks_shared_by_contacts_and_to_hotspots_offering_paid_services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Print_Spooler_to_accept_client_connections_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Redirection_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled_Redirection_Guard_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Protocol_to_use_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Use_authentication_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_Default"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_listener_settings_Protocols_to_allow_for_incoming_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.6_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_listener_settings_Authentication_protocol_to_use_for_incoming_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_Negotiate_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.7_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_over_TCP_port_is_set_to_Enabled_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.8_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_packet_level_privacy_setting_for_incoming_connections_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.9_L1_Ensure_Limits_print_driver_installation_to_Administrators_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.10_L1_Ensure_Manage_processing_of_Queue-specific_files_is_set_to_Enabled_Limit_Queue-specific_files_to_Color_profiles"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.11_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_installing_drivers_for_a_new_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.12_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_updating_drivers_for_an_existing_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.8.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_notifications_network_usage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.1_L1_Ensure_Encryption_Oracle_Remediation_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Updated_Clients"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.2_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.1_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.2_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Select_Platform_Security_Level_is_set_to_Secure_Boot_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.3_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Virtualization_Based_Protection_of_Code_Integrity_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.4_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Require_UEFI_Memory_Attributes_Table_is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.5_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Credential_Guard_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Secure_Launch_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_device_metadata_retrieval_from_the_Internet_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.13.1_L1_Ensure_Boot-Start_Driver_Initialization_Policy_is_set_to_Enabled_Good_unknown_and_bad_but_critical"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_registry_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.6_L1_Ensure_Continue_experiences_on_this_device_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_access_to_the_Store_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.3_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_personalization_data_sharing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_handwriting_recognition_error_reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.5_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_Connection_Wizard_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.7_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_printing_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.8_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Registration_if_URL_connection_is_referring_to_Microsoft.com_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.9_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Search_Companion_content_file_updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.10_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Order_Prints_picture_task_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.11_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Publish_to_Web_task_for_files_and_folders_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.12_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Windows_Messenger_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.13_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Customer_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.14_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Error_Reporting_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.23.1_L2_Ensure_Support_device_authentication_using_certificate_is_set_to_Enabled_Automatic"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_BL_Ensure_Enumeration_policy_for_external_devices_incompatible_with_Kernel_DMA_Protection_is_set_to_Enabled_Block_All"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_password_backup_directory_is_set_to_Enabled_Active_Directory_or_Enabled_Azure_Active_Directory"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_password_expiration_time_longer_than_required_by_policy_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_password_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.7_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Grace_period_hours_is_set_to_Enabled_8_or_fewer_hours_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Custom_SSPs_and_APs_to_be_loaded_into_LSASS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2_NG_Ensure_Configures_LSASS_to_run_as_a_protected_process_is_set_to_Enabled_Enabled_with_UEFI_Lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.27.1_L2_Ensure_Disallow_copying_of_user_input_methods_to_the_system_account_for_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.1_L1_Ensure_Block_user_from_showing_account_details_on_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.4_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.31.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Clipboard_synchronization_across_devices_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.31.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_upload_of_User_Activities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.3_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.4_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.5_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.6_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.47.5.1_L2_Ensure_Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool_Turn_on_MSDT_interactive_communication_with_support_provider_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.47.11.1_L2_Ensure_EnableDisable_PerfTrack_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.49.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_advertising_ID_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Server_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_a_Windows_app_to_share_application_data_between_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.2_L1_Ensure_Not_allow_per-user_unsigned_packages_to_install_by_default_requires_explicitly_allow_per_install_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_non-admin_users_from_installing_packaged_Windows_apps_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.5.1_L1_Ensure_Let_Windows_apps_activate_with_voice_while_the_system_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Deny"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.2_L2_Ensure_Block_launching_Universal_Windows_apps_with_Windows_Runtime_API_access_from_hosted_content._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_enhanced_anti-spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
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                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.13_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.14_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.14_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.15_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.4_BL_Ensure_Disable_new_DMA_devices_when_this_computer_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.11.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Use_of_Camera_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_consumer_account_state_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_optimized_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_consumer_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.14.1_L1_Ensure_Require_pin_for_pairing_is_set_to_Enabled_First_Time_OR_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_use_of_security_questions_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Diagnostic_Data_is_set_to_Enabled_Diagnostic_data_off_not_recommended_or_Enabled_Send_required_diagnostic_data"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.2_L2_Ensure_Configure_Authenticated_Proxy_usage_for_the_Connected_User_Experience_and_Telemetry_service_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Authenticated_Proxy_usage"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.3_L1_Ensure_Disable_OneSettings_Downloads_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.4_L1_Ensure_Do_not_show_feedback_notifications_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_OneSettings_Auditing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.6_L1_Ensure_Limit_Diagnostic_Log_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.7_L1_Ensure_Limit_Dump_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.8_L1_Ensure_Toggle_user_control_over_Insider_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.17.1_L1_Ensure_Download_Mode_is_NOT_set_to_Enabled_Internet"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Experimental_Features_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Hash_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Local_Archive_Malware_Scan_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Microsoft_Store_Source_Certificate_Validation_Bypass_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.6_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_ms-appinstaller_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.7_L2_Ensure_Enable_Windows_Package_Manager_command_line_interfaces_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.37.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.41.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Message_Service_Cloud_Sync_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.2_L2_Ensure_Join_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_Set_the_state_for_each_ASR_rule_is_configured"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.8.1_L2_Ensure_Convert_warn_verdict_to_block_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Brute-Force_Protection_aggressiveness_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.2.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_how_aggressively_Remote_Encryption_Protection_blocks_threats_is_set_to_Enabled_Medium_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.12.1_L2_Ensure_Configure_Watson_events_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.1_NG_Ensure_Allow_auditing_events_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.2_NG_Ensure_Allow_camera_and_microphone_access_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.3_NG_Ensure_Allow_data_persistence_for_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.4_NG_Ensure_Allow_files_to_download_and_save_to_the_host_operating_system_from_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.5_NG_Ensure_Configure_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_clipboard_settings_Clipboard_behavior_setting_is_set_to_Enabled_Enable_clipboard_operation_from_an_isolated_session_to_the_host"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_on_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_in_Managed_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.50.1_L2_Ensure_Enable_news_and_interests_on_the_taskbar_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.56.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Push_To_Install_service_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.2.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_users_to_connect_remotely_by_using_Remote_Desktop_Services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_UI_Automation_redirection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.2_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_COM_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.4_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_location_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.5_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_LPT_port_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.6_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_supported_Plug_and_Play_device_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.7_L2_Ensure_Do_not_allow_WebAuthn_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.1_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_active_but_idle_Remote_Desktop_Services_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_15_minutes_or_less_but_not_Never_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.10.2_L2_Ensure_Set_time_limit_for_disconnected_sessions_is_set_to_Enabled_1_minute"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_delete_temp_folders_upon_exit_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_Cloud_Search_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_Cloud_Search"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.7_L2_Ensure_Allow_search_highlights_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.63.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_KMS_Client_Online_AVS_Validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.1_L2_Ensure_Disable_all_apps_from_Microsoft_Store_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_the_Store_application_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_suggested_apps_in_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.3_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Internet_Explorer_security_prompt_for_Windows_Installer_scripts_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Script_Block_Logging_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.87.2_L2_Ensure_Turn_on_PowerShell_Transcription_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.2_L2_Ensure_Allow_remote_server_management_through_WinRM_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.90.1_L2_Ensure_Allow_Remote_Shell_Access_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.2_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Preview_Builds_and_Feature_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_180_or_more_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.5.1.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_toast_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.6.6.1.1_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_Help_Experience_Improvement_Program_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.3_L2_Ensure_Do_not_use_diagnostic_data_for_tailored_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.4_L2_Ensure_Turn_off_all_Windows_spotlight_features_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.46.2.1_L2_Ensure_Prevent_Codec_Download_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
BitLocker (BL)

This profile contains BitLocker-related recommendations, if your organization chooses to use it. It is intended be an optional "add-on" to the Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) profiles.

Show Profile XML
<xccdf:Profile xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
               xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
               xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
               xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_BitLocker_BL">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">BitLocker (BL)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile contains BitLocker-related recommendations, if your organization chooses to use it. It is intended be an optional "add-on" to the Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) profiles.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.3_BL_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Machine_account_lockout_threshold_is_set_to_10_or_fewer_invalid_logon_attempts_but_not_0"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.1_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.2_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_is_set_to_PCICC_0C0A"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.3_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_that_match_any_of_these_device_IDs_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.4_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.5_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_for_these_device_setup_is_set_to_IEEE_1394_device_setup_classes"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.1.6_BL_Ensure_Prevent_installation_of_devices_using_drivers_that_match_these_device_setup_classes_Also_apply_to_matching_devices_that_are_already_installed._is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.24.1_BL_Ensure_Enumeration_policy_for_external_devices_incompatible_with_Kernel_DMA_Protection_is_set_to_Enabled_Block_All"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.3_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.4_BL_Ensure_Allow_standby_states_S1-S3_when_sleeping_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_fixed_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_48-digit_recovery_password_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Allow_256-bit_recovery_key_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_fixed_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.1.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_fixed_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_enhanced_PINs_for_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.2_BL_Ensure_Allow_Secure_Boot_for_integrity_validation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Require_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Store_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.10_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_operating_system_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_operating_system_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.13_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.2.14_BL_Ensure_Require_additional_authentication_at_startup_Allow_BitLocker_without_a_compatible_TPM_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.1_BL_Ensure_Allow_access_to_BitLocker-protected_removable_data_drives_from_earlier_versions_of_Windows_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.2_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.3_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Allow_data_recovery_agent_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.4_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Password_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_48-digit_recovery_password"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.5_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Recovery_Key_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_allow_256-bit_recovery_key"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.6_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Omit_recovery_options_from_the_BitLocker_setup_wizard_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.7_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Save_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.8_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Configure_storage_of_BitLocker_recovery_information_to_AD_DS_is_set_to_Enabled_Backup_recovery_passwords_and_key_packages"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.9_BL_Ensure_Choose_how_BitLocker-protected_removable_drives_can_be_recovered_Do_not_enable_BitLocker_until_recovery_information_is_stored_to_AD_DS_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.10_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_hardware-based_encryption_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.11_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_passwords_for_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.12_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.13_BL_Ensure_Configure_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_Require_use_of_smart_cards_on_removable_data_drives_is_set_to_Enabled_True"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.14_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.3.15_BL_Ensure_Deny_write_access_to_removable_drives_not_protected_by_BitLocker_Do_not_allow_write_access_to_devices_configured_in_another_organization_is_set_to_Enabled_False"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.10.4_BL_Ensure_Disable_new_DMA_devices_when_this_computer_is_locked_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
Next Generation (NG)

This profile contains advanced Windows security features that have specific configuration dependencies, and may not be compatible with all systems. It therefore requires special attention to detail and testing before implementation. If your environment supports these features, they are highly recommended as they have tangible security benefits. This profile is intended to be an optional "add-on" to the Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) profiles.

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               xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
               xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
               xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
               xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
               xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
               xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
               xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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               xmlns:sce="http://open-scap.org/page/SCE_xccdf_stream"
               xmlns:cat="urn:oasis:names:tc:entity:xmlns:xml:catalog"
               xmlns:ds="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
               xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
               xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
               xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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               xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
               id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_profile_Next_Generation_NG">
   <xccdf:title xml:lang="en">Next Generation (NG)</xccdf:title>
   <xccdf:description xml:lang="en">
      <xhtml:p>This profile contains advanced Windows security features that have specific configuration dependencies, and may not be compatible with all systems. It therefore requires special attention to detail and testing before implementation. If your environment supports these features, they are highly recommended as they have tangible security benefits. This profile is intended to be an optional "add-on" to the Level 1 (L1) or Level 2 (L2) profiles.</xhtml:p>
   </xccdf:description>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.1_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.2_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Select_Platform_Security_Level_is_set_to_Secure_Boot_or_higher"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.3_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Virtualization_Based_Protection_of_Code_Integrity_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.4_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Require_UEFI_Memory_Attributes_Table_is_set_to_True_checked"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.5_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Credential_Guard_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled_with_UEFI_lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.5.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_On_Virtualization_Based_Security_Secure_Launch_Configuration_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.2_NG_Ensure_Configures_LSASS_to_run_as_a_protected_process_is_set_to_Enabled_Enabled_with_UEFI_Lock"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.1_NG_Ensure_Allow_auditing_events_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.2_NG_Ensure_Allow_camera_and_microphone_access_in_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.3_NG_Ensure_Allow_data_persistence_for_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.4_NG_Ensure_Allow_files_to_download_and_save_to_the_host_operating_system_from_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_is_set_to_Disabled"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.5_NG_Ensure_Configure_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_clipboard_settings_Clipboard_behavior_setting_is_set_to_Enabled_Enable_clipboard_operation_from_an_isolated_session_to_the_host"
                 selected="true"/>
   <xccdf:select idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.44.6_NG_Ensure_Turn_on_Microsoft_Defender_Application_Guard_in_Managed_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                 selected="true"/>
</xccdf:Profile>
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1 Account Policies
1.1 Password Policy
1.0 1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enforce password history' is set to '24 or more password(s)' Pass
1.0 1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Maximum password age' is set to '365 or fewer days, but not 0' Pass
1.0 1.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password age' is set to '1 or more day(s)' Pass
1.0 1.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password length' is set to '14 or more character(s)' Pass
1.0 1.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 1.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Relax minimum password length limits' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 1.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.2 Account Lockout Policy
1.0 1.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' Pass
1.0 1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '5 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0' Pass


1.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Administrator account lockout' is set to 'Enabled' Manual
1.0 1.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)' Pass
2 Local Policies
2.1 Audit Policy
2.2 User Rights Assignment
1.0 2.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Access this computer from the network' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Act as part of the operating system' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Adjust memory quotas for a process' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on locally' is set to 'Administrators, Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Back up files and directories' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Change the system time' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.9 (L1) Ensure 'Change the time zone' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.10 (L1) Ensure 'Create a pagefile' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.11 (L1) Ensure 'Create a token object' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.12 (L1) Ensure 'Create global objects' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.13 (L1) Ensure 'Create permanent shared objects' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.14 (L1) Ensure 'Create symbolic links' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.15 (L1) Ensure 'Debug programs' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.16 (L1) Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account' Pass
1.0 2.2.17 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a batch job' to include 'Guests' Pass
1.0 2.2.18 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a service' to include 'Guests' Pass
1.0 2.2.19 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on locally' to include 'Guests' Pass
1.0 2.2.20 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services' to include 'Guests, Local account' Pass
1.0 2.2.21 (L1) Ensure 'Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.22 (L1) Ensure 'Force shutdown from a remote system' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.23 (L1) Ensure 'Generate security audits' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.24 (L1) Ensure 'Impersonate a client after authentication' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.25 (L1) Ensure 'Increase scheduling priority' is set to 'Administrators, Window Manager\Window Manager Group' Pass
1.0 2.2.26 (L1) Ensure 'Load and unload device drivers' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.27 (L1) Ensure 'Lock pages in memory' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.30 (L1) Ensure 'Manage auditing and security log' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.31 (L1) Ensure 'Modify an object label' is set to 'No One' Pass
1.0 2.2.32 (L1) Ensure 'Modify firmware environment values' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.33 (L1) Ensure 'Perform volume maintenance tasks' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.34 (L1) Ensure 'Profile single process' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.35 (L1) Ensure 'Profile system performance' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost' Pass
1.0 2.2.36 (L1) Ensure 'Replace a process level token' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE' Pass
1.0 2.2.37 (L1) Ensure 'Restore files and directories' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
1.0 2.2.38 (L1) Ensure 'Shut down the system' is set to 'Administrators, Users' Pass
1.0 2.2.39 (L1) Ensure 'Take ownership of files or other objects' is set to 'Administrators' Pass
2.3 Security Options
2.3.1 Accounts
1.0 2.3.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts' is set to 'Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Guest account status' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.1.4 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename administrator account' Fail
1.0 2.3.1.5 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename guest account' Fail
2.3.2 Audit
1.0 2.3.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
2.3.3 DCOM
2.3.4 Devices
2.3.5 Domain controller
2.3.6 Domain member
1.0 2.3.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Disable machine account password changes' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Maximum machine account password age' is set to '30 or fewer days, but not 0' Pass
1.0 2.3.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
2.3.7 Interactive logon
1.0 2.3.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit' is set to '900 or fewer second(s), but not 0' Pass
1.0 2.3.7.5 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.6 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on' Fail
1.0 2.3.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration' is set to 'between 5 and 14 days' Pass
1.0 2.3.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior' is set to 'Lock Workstation' or higher Pass
2.3.8 Microsoft network client
1.0 2.3.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
2.3.9 Microsoft network server
1.0 2.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session' is set to '15 or fewer minute(s)' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level' is set to 'Accept if provided by client' or higher Pass
2.3.10 Network access
1.0 2.3.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths' is configured Pass
1.0 2.3.10.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths' is configured Pass
1.0 2.3.10.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict clients allowed to make remote calls to SAM' is set to 'Administrators: Remote Access: Allow' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None' Pass
1.0 2.3.10.12 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts' is set to 'Classic - local users authenticate as themselves' Pass
2.3.11 Network security
1.0 2.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos' is set to 'AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change' is set to 'Enabled' Pass


2.3.11.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled' Manual
1.0 2.3.11.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level' is set to 'Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LDAP client signing requirements' is set to 'Negotiate signing' or higher Pass
1.0 2.3.11.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Restrict NTLM: Audit Incoming NTLM Traffic' is set to 'Enable auditing for all accounts' Pass
1.0 2.3.11.12 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers' is set to 'Audit all' or higher Pass
2.3.12 Recovery console
2.3.13 Shutdown
2.3.14 System cryptography
2.3.15 System objects
1.0 2.3.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
2.3.16 System settings
2.3.17 User Account Control
1.0 2.3.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.2 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Prompt for consent on the secure desktop' or higher Pass
1.0 2.3.17.3 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users' is set to 'Automatically deny elevation requests' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.4 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.5 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.6 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.7 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 2.3.17.8 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
3 Event Log
4 Restricted Groups
5 System Services
1.0 5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Computer Browser (Browser)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.7 (L1) Ensure 'IIS Admin Service (IISADMIN)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.8 (L1) Ensure 'Infrared monitor service (irmon)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.9 (L1) Ensure 'Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.11 (L1) Ensure 'LxssManager (LxssManager)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.12 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft FTP Service (FTPSVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.14 (L1) Ensure 'OpenSSH SSH Server (sshd)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.25 (L1) Ensure 'Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator (RpcLocator)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.27 (L1) Ensure 'Routing and Remote Access (RemoteAccess)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.29 (L1) Ensure 'Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.31 (L1) Ensure 'Special Administration Console Helper (sacsvr)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.32 (L1) Ensure 'SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.33 (L1) Ensure 'UPnP Device Host (upnphost)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.34 (L1) Ensure 'Web Management Service (WMSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.37 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMPNetworkSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.38 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.43 (L1) Ensure 'World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed' Pass
1.0 5.44 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Accessory Management Service (XboxGipSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.45 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Auth Manager (XblAuthManager)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.46 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Game Save (XblGameSave)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 5.47 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Networking Service (XboxNetApiSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
6 Registry
7 File System
8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies
9 Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security (formerly Windows Firewall with Advanced Security)
9.1 Domain Profile
1.0 9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Pass
1.0 9.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Pass
1.0 9.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Pass
1.0 9.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log' Pass
1.0 9.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Pass
1.0 9.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Pass
1.0 9.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Pass
9.2 Private Profile
1.0 9.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Pass
1.0 9.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Pass
1.0 9.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Pass
1.0 9.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log' Pass
1.0 9.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Pass
1.0 9.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Pass
1.0 9.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Pass
9.3 Public Profile
1.0 9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)' Pass
1.0 9.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)' Pass
1.0 9.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No' Pass
1.0 9.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local firewall rules' is set to 'No' Pass
1.0 9.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local connection security rules' is set to 'No' Pass
1.0 9.3.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log' Pass
1.0 9.3.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater' Pass
1.0 9.3.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes' Pass
1.0 9.3.9 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes' Pass
10 Network List Manager Policies
11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies
12 Public Key Policies
13 Software Restriction Policies
14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration
15 Application Control Policies
16 IP Security Policies
17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
17.1 Account Logon
1.0 17.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Credential Validation' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
17.2 Account Management
1.0 17.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Application Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security Group Management' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit User Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
17.3 Detailed Tracking
1.0 17.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit PNP Activity' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Process Creation' is set to include 'Success' Pass
17.4 DS Access
17.5 Logon/Logoff
1.0 17.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Account Lockout' is set to include 'Failure' Pass
1.0 17.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Group Membership' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logoff' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.5.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logon' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.5.6 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Special Logon' is set to include 'Success' Pass
17.6 Object Access
1.0 17.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Detailed File Share' is set to include 'Failure' Pass
1.0 17.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit File Share' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Object Access Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Removable Storage' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
17.7 Policy Change
1.0 17.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Audit Policy Change' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authentication Policy Change' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authorization Policy Change' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit MPSSVC Rule-Level Policy Change' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.7.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Policy Change Events' is set to include 'Failure' Pass
17.8 Privilege Use
1.0 17.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Sensitive Privilege Use' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
17.9 System
1.0 17.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit IPsec Driver' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other System Events' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
1.0 17.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security State Change' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security System Extension' is set to include 'Success' Pass
1.0 17.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit System Integrity' is set to 'Success and Failure' Pass
18 Administrative Templates (Computer)
18.1 Control Panel
18.1.1 Personalization
1.0 18.1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen camera' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen slide show' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.1.2 Regional and Language Options
18.1.2.1 Handwriting personalization
1.0 18.1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow users to enable online speech recognition services' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.2 Desktop
18.3 LAPS (legacy)
18.4 MS Security Guide
1.0 18.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 client driver' is set to 'Enabled: Disable driver (recommended)' Pass
1.0 18.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 server' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.4.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Certificate Padding' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.4.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.4.6 (L1) Ensure 'LSA Protection' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.4.7 (L1) Ensure 'NetBT NodeType configuration' is set to 'Enabled: P-node (recommended)' Pass
1.0 18.4.8 (L1) Ensure 'WDigest Authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.5 MSS (Legacy)
1.0 18.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.7 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.9 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.5.10 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires' is set to 'Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds' Pass
1.0 18.5.13 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning' is set to 'Enabled: 90% or less' Pass
18.6 Network
18.6.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
18.6.2 BranchCache
18.6.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings
18.6.4 DNS Client
1.0 18.6.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure multicast DNS (mDNS) protocol' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.6.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure NetBIOS settings' is set to 'Enabled: Disable NetBIOS name resolution on public networks' Pass
1.0 18.6.4.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off multicast name resolution' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.6.5 Fonts
18.6.6 Hotspot Authentication
18.6.7 Lanman Server
18.6.8 Lanman Workstation
1.0 18.6.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable insecure guest logons' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.6.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery
18.6.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services
18.6.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol
18.6.11 Network Connections
18.6.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall)
1.0 18.6.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.6.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.6.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.6.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator
18.6.13 Network Isolation
18.6.14 Network Provider
1.0 18.6.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Hardened UNC Paths' is set to 'Enabled, with "Require Mutual Authentication", "Require Integrity", and “Require Privacy” set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares' Pass
18.6.15 Offline Files
18.6.16 QoS Packet Scheduler
18.6.17 SNMP
18.6.18 SSL Configuration Settings
18.6.19 TCPIP Settings
18.6.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies
18.6.19.2 Parameters
18.6.20 Windows Connect Now
18.6.21 Windows Connection Manager
1.0 18.6.21.1 (L1) Ensure 'Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain' is set to 'Enabled: 3 = Prevent Wi-Fi when on Ethernet' Pass
1.0 18.6.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.6.22 Wireless Display
18.6.23 WLAN Service
18.6.23.1 WLAN Media Cost
18.6.23.2 WLAN Settings
1.0 18.6.23.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Windows to automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, to networks shared by contacts, and to hotspots offering paid services' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.7 Printers
1.0 18.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Redirection Guard' is set to 'Enabled: Redirection Guard Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC connection settings: Protocol to use for outgoing RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: RPC over TCP' Pass
1.0 18.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC connection settings: Use authentication for outgoing RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: Default' Pass
1.0 18.7.5 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC listener settings: Protocols to allow for incoming RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: RPC over TCP' Pass
1.0 18.7.6 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC listener settings: Authentication protocol to use for incoming RPC connections:' is set to 'Enabled: Negotiate' or higher Pass
1.0 18.7.7 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC over TCP port' is set to 'Enabled: 0' Pass
1.0 18.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC packet level privacy setting for incoming connections' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Limits print driver installation to Administrators' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.7.10 (L1) Ensure 'Manage processing of Queue-specific files' is set to 'Enabled: Limit Queue-specific files to Color profiles' Pass
1.0 18.7.11 (L1) Ensure 'Point and Print Restrictions: When installing drivers for a new connection' is set to 'Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt' Pass
1.0 18.7.12 (L1) Ensure 'Point and Print Restrictions: When updating drivers for an existing connection' is set to 'Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt' Pass
18.8 Start Menu and Taskbar
18.8.1 Notifications
18.9 System
18.9.1 Access-Denied Assistance
18.9.2 App-V
18.9.3 Audit Process Creation
1.0 18.9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Include command line in process creation events' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.9.4 Credentials Delegation
1.0 18.9.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Encryption Oracle Remediation' is set to 'Enabled: Force Updated Clients' Pass
1.0 18.9.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.9.5 Device Guard
18.9.6 Device Health Attestation Service
18.9.7 Device Installation
18.9.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions
1.0 18.9.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent device metadata retrieval from the Internet' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.9.8 Disk NV Cache
18.9.9 Disk Quotas
18.9.10 Display
18.9.11 Distributed COM
18.9.12 Driver Installation
18.9.13 Early Launch Antimalware
1.0 18.9.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy' is set to 'Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical' Pass
18.9.14 Enhanced Storage Access
18.9.15 File Classification Infrastructure
18.9.16 File Share Shadow Copy Provider
18.9.17 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem)
18.9.18 Folder Redirection
18.9.19 Group Policy
18.9.19.1 Logging and tracing
1.0 18.9.19.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE' Pass
1.0 18.9.19.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE' Pass
1.0 18.9.19.4 (L1) Ensure 'Configure security policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE' Pass
1.0 18.9.19.5 (L1) Ensure 'Configure security policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE' Pass
1.0 18.9.19.6 (L1) Ensure 'Continue experiences on this device' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.19.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off background refresh of Group Policy' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.9.20 Internet Communication Management
18.9.20.1 Internet Communication settings
1.0 18.9.20.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.20.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.9.21 iSCSI
18.9.22 KDC
18.9.23 Kerberos
18.9.24 Kernel DMA Protection
18.9.25 LAPS
1.0 18.9.25.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure password backup directory' is set to 'Enabled: Active Directory' or 'Enabled: Azure Active Directory' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable password encryption' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.4 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Complexity' is set to 'Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Length' is set to 'Enabled: 15 or more' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.6 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Age (Days)' is set to 'Enabled: 30 or fewer' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.7 (L1) Ensure 'Post-authentication actions: Grace period (hours)' is set to 'Enabled: 8 or fewer hours, but not 0' Pass
1.0 18.9.25.8 (L1) Ensure 'Post-authentication actions: Actions' is set to 'Enabled: Reset the password and logoff the managed account' or higher Pass
18.9.26 Local Security Authority
1.0 18.9.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Custom SSPs and APs to be loaded into LSASS' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.9.27 Locale Services
18.9.28 Logon
1.0 18.9.28.1 (L1) Ensure 'Block user from showing account details on sign-in' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display network selection UI' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off app notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off picture password sign-in' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.28.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on convenience PIN sign-in' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.9.29 Mitigation Options
18.9.30 Net Logon
18.9.31 OS Policies
18.9.32 PIN Complexity
18.9.33 Power Management
18.9.33.1 Button Settings
18.9.33.2 Energy Saver Settings
18.9.33.3 Hard Disk Settings
18.9.33.4 Notification Settings
18.9.33.5 Power Throttling Settings
18.9.33.6 Sleep Settings
1.0 18.9.33.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (on battery)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.33.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.33.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.33.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.9.34 Recovery
18.9.35 Remote Assistance
1.0 18.9.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Offer Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.35.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Solicited Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.9.36 Remote Procedure Call
1.0 18.9.36.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.36.2 (L1) Ensure 'Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients' is set to 'Enabled: Authenticated' Pass
18.9.37 Removable Storage Access
18.9.38 Scripts
18.9.39 Security Account Manager
18.9.40 Server Manager
18.9.41 Service Control Manager Settings
18.9.42 Shutdown
18.9.43 Shutdown Options
18.9.44 Storage Health
18.9.45 Storage Sense
18.9.46 System Restore
18.9.47 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
18.9.47.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics
18.9.47.2 Corrupted File Recovery
18.9.47.3 Disk Diagnostic
18.9.47.4 Fault Tolerant Heap
18.9.47.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
18.9.47.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery
18.9.47.7 Scheduled Maintenance
18.9.47.8 Scripted Diagnostics
18.9.47.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics
18.9.47.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis
18.9.47.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack
18.9.48 Trusted Platform Module Services
18.9.49 User Profiles
18.9.50 Windows File Protection
18.9.51 Windows Time Service
18.9.51.1 Time Providers
1.0 18.9.51.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Client' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.9.51.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Server' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10 Windows Components
18.10.1 ActiveX Installer Service
18.10.2 Add features to Windows 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)
18.10.3 App and Device Inventory
18.10.4 App Package Deployment
1.0 18.10.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Not allow per-user unsigned packages to install by default (requires explicitly allow per install)' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows apps' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.5 App Privacy
1.0 18.10.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked' is set to 'Enabled: Force Deny' Pass
18.10.6 App runtime
1.0 18.10.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.7 Application Compatibility
18.10.8 AutoPlay Policies
1.0 18.10.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Set the default behavior for AutoRun' is set to 'Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands' Pass
1.0 18.10.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Autoplay' is set to 'Enabled: All drives' Pass
18.10.9 Biometrics
18.10.9.1 Facial Features
1.0 18.10.9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure enhanced anti-spoofing' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.10 BitLocker Drive Encryption
18.10.10.1 Fixed Data Drives
18.10.10.2 Operating System Drives
18.10.10.3 Removable Data Drives
18.10.11 Camera
18.10.12 Chat
18.10.13 Cloud Content
1.0 18.10.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off cloud consumer account state content' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.13.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.14 Connect
1.0 18.10.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Require pin for pairing' is set to 'Enabled: First Time' OR 'Enabled: Always' Pass
18.10.15 Credential User Interface
1.0 18.10.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display the password reveal button' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.15.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds
1.0 18.10.16.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Diagnostic Data' is set to 'Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended)' or 'Enabled: Send required diagnostic data' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disable OneSettings Downloads' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.4 (L1) Ensure 'Do not show feedback notifications' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable OneSettings Auditing' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.6 (L1) Ensure 'Limit Diagnostic Log Collection' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.7 (L1) Ensure 'Limit Dump Collection' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.16.8 (L1) Ensure 'Toggle user control over Insider builds' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.17 Delivery Optimization
1.0 18.10.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'Download Mode' is NOT set to 'Enabled: Internet' Pass
18.10.18 Desktop App Installer
1.0 18.10.18.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Experimental Features' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.18.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Hash Override' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.18.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Local Archive Malware Scan Override' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.18.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Microsoft Store Source Certificate Validation Bypass' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.18.6 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer ms-appinstaller protocol' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.19 Desktop Gadgets
18.10.20 Desktop Window Manager
18.10.21 Device and Driver Compatibility
18.10.22 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join)
18.10.23 Digital Locker
18.10.24 Edge UI
18.10.25 Event Forwarding
18.10.26 Event Log Service
18.10.26.1 Application
1.0 18.10.26.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.26.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Pass
18.10.26.2 Security
1.0 18.10.26.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.26.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 196,608 or greater' Pass
18.10.26.3 Setup
1.0 18.10.26.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.26.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Pass
18.10.26.4 System
1.0 18.10.26.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'System: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.26.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'System: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater' Pass
18.10.27 Event Logging
18.10.28 Event Viewer
18.10.29 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)
18.10.29.1 Previous Versions
1.0 18.10.29.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.29.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not apply the Mark of the Web tag to files copied from insecure sources' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.29.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off heap termination on corruption' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.29.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off shell protocol protected mode' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.30 File History
18.10.31 Find My Device
18.10.32 Handwriting
18.10.33 HomeGroup
18.10.34 Human Presence
18.10.35 Internet Explorer
1.0 18.10.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browser' is set to 'Enabled: Always' Pass
18.10.36 Internet Information Services
18.10.37 Location and Sensors
18.10.38 Maintenance Scheduler
18.10.39 Maps
18.10.40 MDM
18.10.41 Messaging
18.10.42 Microsoft account
1.0 18.10.42.1 (L1) Ensure 'Block all consumer Microsoft account user authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.43 Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender and Windows Defender Antivirus)
18.10.43.1 Client Interface
18.10.43.2 Device Control
18.10.43.3 Exclusions
18.10.43.4 Features
1.0 18.10.43.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable EDR in block mode' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.43.5 MAPS
1.0 18.10.43.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.43.6 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard)
18.10.43.6.1 Attack Surface Reduction
1.0 18.10.43.6.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.6.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules: Set the state for each ASR rule' is configured Pass
18.10.43.6.2 Controlled Folder Access
18.10.43.6.3 Network Protection
1.0 18.10.43.6.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users and apps from accessing dangerous websites' is set to 'Enabled: Block' Pass
18.10.43.7 MpEngine
1.0 18.10.43.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable file hash computation feature' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.43.8 Network Inspection System
18.10.43.9 Quarantine
18.10.43.10 Real-time Protection
1.0 18.10.43.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure real-time protection and Security Intelligence Updates during OOBE' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Scan all downloaded files and attachments' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off real-time protection' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on behavior monitoring' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on script scanning' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.43.11 Remediation
18.10.43.11.1 Behavioral Network Blocks
18.10.43.11.1.1 Brute-Force Protection
1.0 18.10.43.11.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Remote Encryption Protection Mode' is set to 'Enabled: Audit' or higher Pass
18.10.43.11.1.2 Remote Encryption Protection
18.10.43.12 Reporting
18.10.43.13 Scan
1.0 18.10.43.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Scan excluded files and directories during quick scans' is set to 'Enabled: 1' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.13.2 (L1) Ensure 'Scan packed executables' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.13.3 (L1) Ensure 'Scan removable drives' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.13.4 (L1) Ensure 'Trigger a quick scan after X days without any scans' is set to 'Enabled: 7' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.13.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on e-mail scanning' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.43.14 Security Intelligence Updates (formerly Signature Updates)
18.10.43.15 Threats
1.0 18.10.43.16 (L1) Ensure 'Configure detection for potentially unwanted applications' is set to 'Enabled: Block' Pass
1.0 18.10.43.17 (L1) Ensure 'Control whether exclusions are visible to local users' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.44 Microsoft Defender Application Guard (formerly Windows Defender Application Guard)
18.10.45 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard)
18.10.46 Microsoft Edge
18.10.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor
18.10.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization
18.10.49 NetMeeting
18.10.50 News and interests
18.10.51 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive)
1.0 18.10.51.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.52 Online Assistance
18.10.53 OOBE
18.10.54 Portable Operating System
18.10.55 Presentation Settings
18.10.56 Push To Install
18.10.57 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)
18.10.57.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing)
18.10.57.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client
18.10.57.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection
1.0 18.10.57.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow passwords to be saved' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.57.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server)
18.10.57.3.1 Application Compatibility
18.10.57.3.2 Connections
18.10.57.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection
1.0 18.10.57.3.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow drive redirection' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.57.3.4 Licensing
18.10.57.3.5 Printer Redirection
18.10.57.3.6 Profiles
18.10.57.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker)
18.10.57.3.8 Remote Session Environment
18.10.57.3.9 Security
1.0 18.10.57.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always prompt for password upon connection' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.57.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Require secure RPC communication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.57.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections' is set to 'Enabled: SSL' Pass
1.0 18.10.57.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.57.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Set client connection encryption level' is set to 'Enabled: High Level' Pass
18.10.57.3.10 Session Time Limits
18.10.57.3.11 Temporary folders
1.0 18.10.57.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not delete temp folders upon exit' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.58 RSS Feeds
1.0 18.10.58.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent downloading of enclosures' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.58.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.59 Search
18.10.59.1 OCR
1.0 18.10.59.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Cortana' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.59.4 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Cortana above lock screen' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.59.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow indexing of encrypted files' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.59.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow search and Cortana to use location' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.60 Security Center
18.10.61 Shutdown Options
18.10.62 Smart Card
18.10.63 Software Protection Platform
18.10.64 Sound Recorder
18.10.65 Speech
18.10.66 Store
1.0 18.10.66.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.66.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.67 Sync your settings
18.10.68 Tablet PC
18.10.69 Task Scheduler
18.10.70 Tenant Restrictions
18.10.71 Text Input
18.10.72 Widgets
1.0 18.10.72.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow widgets' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.73 Windows Calendar
18.10.74 Windows Color System
18.10.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program
18.10.76 Windows Defender SmartScreen
18.10.76.1 Enhanced Phishing Protection
18.10.76.2 Explorer
1.0 18.10.76.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen' is set to 'Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass' Pass
18.10.77 Windows Error Reporting
18.10.78 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting
1.0 18.10.78.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.79 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)
18.10.80 Windows Ink Workspace
1.0 18.10.80.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Windows Ink Workspace' is set to 'Enabled: On, but disallow access above lock' OR 'Enabled: Disabled' Pass
18.10.81 Windows Installer
1.0 18.10.81.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow user control over installs' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.81.2 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.82 Windows Logon Options
1.0 18.10.82.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure the transmission of the user's password in the content of MPR notifications sent by winlogon.' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.82.2 (L1) Ensure 'Sign-in and lock last interactive user automatically after a restart' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.83 Windows Media Digital Rights Management
18.10.84 Windows Media Player
18.10.85 Windows Messenger
18.10.86 Windows Mobility Center
18.10.87 Windows PowerShell
18.10.88 Windows Reliability Analysis
18.10.89 Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
18.10.89.1 WinRM Client
1.0 18.10.89.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.89.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.89.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Digest authentication' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.89.2 WinRM Service
1.0 18.10.89.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.89.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.89.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.90 Windows Remote Shell
18.10.91 Windows Sandbox
1.0 18.10.91.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow clipboard sharing with Windows Sandbox' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.91.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow networking in Windows Sandbox' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.92 Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center)
18.10.92.1 Account protection
18.10.92.2 App and browser protection
1.0 18.10.92.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from modifying settings' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.93 Windows Update
18.10.93.1 Legacy Policies
1.0 18.10.93.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
18.10.93.2 Manage end user experience
1.0 18.10.93.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.93.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day' is set to '0 - Every day' Pass
1.0 18.10.93.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Remove access to “Pause updates” feature' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
18.10.93.3 Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service
18.10.93.4 Manage updates offered from Windows Update (formerly Defer Windows Updates and Windows Update for Business)
1.0 18.10.93.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Manage preview builds' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 18.10.93.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received' is set to 'Enabled: 180 or more days' Pass
1.0 18.10.93.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Select when Quality Updates are received' is set to 'Enabled: 0 days' Pass
19 Administrative Templates (User)
19.1 Control Panel
19.2 Desktop
19.3 Network
19.4 Shared Folders
19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar
19.5.1 Notifications
1.0 19.5.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.6 System
19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options
19.6.2 Display
19.6.3 Driver Installation
19.6.4 Folder Redirection
19.6.5 Group Policy
19.6.6 Internet Communication Management
19.6.6.1 Internet Communication settings
19.7 Windows Components
19.7.1 Account Notifications
19.7.2 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)
19.7.3 App runtime
19.7.4 Application Compatibility
19.7.5 Attachment Manager
1.0 19.7.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not preserve zone information in file attachments' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 19.7.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.6 AutoPlay Policies
19.7.7 Calculator
19.7.8 Cloud Content
1.0 19.7.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows spotlight on lock screen' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
1.0 19.7.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
1.0 19.7.8.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Spotlight collection on Desktop' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.9 Credential User Interface
19.7.10 Data Collection and Preview Builds
19.7.11 Desktop Gadgets
19.7.12 Desktop Window Manager
19.7.13 Digital Locker
19.7.14 Edge UI
19.7.15 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)
19.7.16 File Revocation
19.7.17 IME
19.7.18 Instant Search
19.7.19 Internet Explorer
19.7.20 Location and Sensors
19.7.21 Microsoft Edge
19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console
19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization
19.7.24 Multitasking
19.7.25 NetMeeting
19.7.26 Network Sharing
1.0 19.7.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.27 OOBE
19.7.28 Presentation Settings
19.7.29 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)
19.7.30 RSS Feeds
19.7.31 Search
19.7.32 Snipping Tool
19.7.33 Sound Recorder
19.7.34 Store
19.7.35 Tablet PC
19.7.36 Task Scheduler
19.7.37 Windows AI
19.7.38 Windows Calendar
19.7.39 Windows Color System
19.7.40 Windows Copilot
1.0 19.7.40.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Copilot' is set to 'Enabled' Pass
19.7.41 Windows Defender SmartScreen
19.7.42 Windows Error Reporting
19.7.43 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)
19.7.44 Windows Installer
1.0 19.7.44.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled' Pass
19.7.45 Windows Logon Options
19.7.46 Windows Media Player
19.7.46.1 Networking
19.7.46.2 Playback
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Assessment Details

1 Account Policies

This section contains recommendations for account policies.

1.1 Password Policy

This section contains recommendations for password policy.

Pass

1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enforce password history' is set to '24 or more password(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of renewed, unique passwords that have to be associated with a user account before you can reuse an old password. The value for this policy setting must be between 0 and 24 passwords. The default value for stand-alone systems is 0 passwords, but the default setting when joined to a domain is 24 passwords. To maintain the effectiveness of this policy setting, use the Minimum password age setting to prevent users from repeatedly changing their password.

The recommended state for this setting is: 24 or more password(s) .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Note #2: As of the publication of this benchmark, Microsoft currently has a maximum limit of 24 saved passwords. For more information, please visit Enforce password history (Windows 10) - Windows security | Microsoft Docs .

The longer a user uses the same password, the greater the chance that an attacker can determine the password through brute force attacks. Also, any accounts that may have been compromised will remain exploitable for as long as the password is left unchanged. If password changes are required but password reuse is not prevented, or if users continually reuse a small number of passwords, the effectiveness of a good password policy is greatly reduced.

If you specify a low number for this policy setting, users will be able to use the same small number of passwords repeatedly. If you do not also configure the Minimum password age setting, users might repeatedly change their passwords until they can reuse their original password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 24 or more password(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Enforce password history

Impact:

The major impact of this configuration is that users must create a new password every time they are required to change their old one. If users are required to change their passwords to new unique values, there is an increased risk of users who write their passwords somewhere so that they do not forget them. Another risk is that users may create passwords that change incrementally (for example, password01, password02, and so on) to facilitate memorization but make them easier to guess. Also, an excessively low value for the Minimum password age setting will likely increase administrative overhead, because users who forget their passwords might ask the help desk to reset them frequently.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Password Hist Len' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '24'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


Show Rule Result XML
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
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                        <caption>Passwordpolicy Item</caption>
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                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Max Passwd Age</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>7776000</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Min Passwd Age</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2592000</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Min Passwd Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>14</td>
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                              <td>Password Hist Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>24</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Complexity</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>true</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Reversible Encryption</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>false</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000001

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Maximum password age' is set to '365 or fewer days, but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting defines how long a user can use their password before it expires.

Values for this policy setting range from 0 to 999 days. If you set the value to 0, the password will never expire.

Because attackers can crack passwords, the more frequently you change the password the less opportunity an attacker has to use a cracked password. However, the lower this value is set, the higher the potential for an increase in calls to help desk support due to users having to change their password or forgetting which password is current.

The recommended state for this setting is 365 or fewer days, but not 0 .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

The longer a password exists the higher the likelihood that it will be compromised by a brute force attack, by an attacker gaining general knowledge about the user, or by the user sharing the password. Configuring the Maximum password age setting to 0 so that users are never required to change their passwords is a major security risk because that allows a compromised password to be used by the malicious user for as long as the valid user has authorized access.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 365 or fewer days, but not 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Maximum password age

Impact:

If the Maximum password age setting is too low, users are required to change their passwords very often. Such a configuration can reduce security in the organization, because users might write their passwords in an insecure location or lose them. If the value for this policy setting is too high, the level of security within an organization is reduced because it allows potential attackers more time in which to discover user passwords or to use compromised accounts.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Less Than Or Equal' to '31536000'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false
Criterion: Ensure 'Max Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


Show Rule Result XML
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Passwordpolicy Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Min Passwd Age</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2592000</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Min Passwd Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>14</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Hist Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>24</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Complexity</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>true</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Reversible Encryption</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2592000</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Min Passwd Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>14</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Hist Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>24</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Complexity</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>true</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Reversible Encryption</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>false</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000002

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.10
    Label: Ensure All Accounts Have An Expiration Date
    Description: Ensure that all accounts have an expiration date that is monitored and enforced.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

1.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password age' is set to '1 or more day(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of days that you must use a password before you can change it. The range of values for this policy setting is between 1 and 999 days. (You may also set the value to 0 to allow immediate password changes.) The default value for this setting is 0 days.

The recommended state for this setting is: 1 or more day(s)) .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Users may have favorite passwords that they like to use because they are easy to remember and they believe that their password choice is secure from compromise. Unfortunately, passwords are compromised and if an attacker is targeting a specific individual's user account, with foreknowledge of data about that user, reuse of old passwords can cause a security breach. To address password reuse a combination of security settings is required. Using this policy setting with the Enforce password history setting prevents the easy reuse of old passwords. For example, if you configure the Enforce password history setting to ensure that users cannot reuse any of their last 12 passwords, they could change their password 13 times in a few minutes and reuse the password they started with, unless you also configure the Minimum password age setting to a number that is greater than 0. You must configure this policy setting to a number that is greater than 0 for the Enforce password history setting to be effective.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 1 or more day(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Minimum password age

Impact:

If an administrator sets a password for a user but wants that user to change the password when the user first logs on, the administrator must select the User must change password at next logon check box, or the user will not be able to change the password until the next day.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Min Passwd Age' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '86400'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


Show Rule Result XML
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>14</td>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>24</td>
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                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>true</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Reversible Encryption</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000003

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.10
    Label: Ensure All Accounts Have An Expiration Date
    Description: Ensure that all accounts have an expiration date that is monitored and enforced.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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1.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Minimum password length' is set to '14 or more character(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the least number of characters that make up a password for a user account. There are many different theories about how to determine the best password length for an organization, but perhaps "passphrase" is a better term than "password." In Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer, passphrases can be quite long and can include spaces. Therefore, a phrase such as "I want to drink a $5 milkshake" is a valid passphrase; it is a considerably stronger password than an 8 or 10 character string of random numbers and letters, and yet is easier to remember. Users must be educated about the proper selection and maintenance of passwords, especially around password length. In enterprise environments, the ideal value for the Minimum password length setting is 14 characters, however you should adjust this value to meet your organization's business requirements.

The recommended state for this setting is: 14 or more character(s) .

Note: In Windows Server 2016 and older versions of Windows Server, the GUI of the Local Security Policy (LSP), Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE) and Group Policy Management Editor (GPME) would not let you set this value higher than 14 characters. However, starting with Windows Server 2019, Microsoft changed the GUI to allow up to a 20 character minimum password length.

Note #2: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Types of password attacks include dictionary attacks (which attempt to use common words and phrases) and brute force attacks (which try every possible combination of characters). Also, attackers sometimes try to obtain the account database so they can use tools to discover the accounts and passwords.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 14 or more character(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Minimum password length

Impact:

Requirements for extremely long passwords can actually decrease the security of an organization, because users might leave the information in an insecure location or lose it. If very long passwords are required, mistyped passwords could cause account lockouts and increase the volume of help desk calls. If your organization has issues with forgotten passwords due to password length requirements, consider teaching your users about passphrases, which are often easier to remember and, due to the larger number of character combinations, much harder to discover.

Note: Older versions of Windows such as Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not support passwords that are longer than 14 characters. Computers that run these older operating systems are unable to authenticate with computers or domains that use accounts that require long passwords.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Min Passwd Len' is 'Greater Than Or Equal' to '14'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


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                              <td>Password Hist Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>24</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Complexity</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>true</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000004

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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1.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password must meet complexity requirements' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting checks all new passwords to ensure that they meet basic requirements for strong passwords.

When this policy is enabled, passwords must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Not contain the user's account name or parts of the user's full name that exceed two consecutive characters
  • Be at least six characters in length
  • Contain characters from three of the following categories:
    • English uppercase characters (A through Z)
    • English lowercase characters (a through z)
    • Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
    • Non-alphabetic characters (for example, !, $, #, %)
    • A catch-all category of any Unicode character that does not fall under the previous four categories. This fifth category can be regionally specific.

Each additional character in a password increases its complexity exponentially. For instance, a seven-character, all lower-case alphabetic password would have 26 to the power of 7 (approximately 8 x 10 to the power of 9 or 8 billion) possible combinations. At 1,000,000 attempts per second (a capability of many password-cracking utilities), it would only take 133 minutes to crack. A seven-character alphabetic password with case sensitivity has 52 to the power of 7 combinations. A seven-character case-sensitive alphanumeric password without punctuation has 627 combinations. An eight-character password has 26 to the power of 8 (or 2 x 10 to the power of 11) possible combinations. Although this might seem to be a large number, at 1,000,000 attempts per second it would take only 59 hours to try all possible passwords. Remember, these times will significantly increase for passwords that use ALT characters and other special keyboard characters such as "!" or "@". Proper use of the password settings can help make it difficult to mount a brute force attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Passwords that contain only alphanumeric characters are extremely easy to discover with several publicly available tools.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Password must meet complexity requirements

Impact:

If the default password complexity configuration is retained, additional help desk calls for locked-out accounts could occur because users might not be accustomed to passwords that contain non-alphabetic characters. However, all users should be able to comply with the complexity requirement with minimal difficulty.

If your organization has more stringent security requirements, you can create a custom version of the Passfilt.dll file that allows the use of arbitrarily complex password strength rules. For example, a custom password filter might require the use of non-upper row characters. (Upper row characters are those that require you to hold down the SHIFT key and press any of the digits between 1 and 0.) A custom password filter might also perform a dictionary check to verify that the proposed password does not contain common dictionary words or fragments.

Also, the use of ALT key character combinations can greatly enhance the complexity of a password. However, such stringent password requirements can result in unhappy users and an extremely busy help desk. Alternatively, your organization could consider a requirement for all administrator passwords to use ALT characters in the 0128 - 0159 range. (ALT characters outside of this range can represent standard alphanumeric characters that would not add additional complexity to the password.)

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure Password Policy Setting equals 1 (boolean)
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>14</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Password Hist Len</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>24</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000005

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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1.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Relax minimum password length limits' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the minimum password length setting can be increased beyond the legacy limit of 14 characters. For more information, please see the following Microsoft Security Blog .

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This setting only affects local accounts on the computer. Domain accounts are only affected by settings on the Domain Controllers, because that is where domain accounts are stored.

This setting will enable the enforcement of longer and generally stronger passwords or passphrases where MFA is not in use.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Relax minimum password length limits

Note: This setting is only available within the built-in OS security template of Windows 10 Release 2004 and Server 2022 (or newer), and is not available via older versions of the OS, or via downloadable Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML). Therefore, you must use a Windows 10 Release 2004 or Server 2022 system (or newer) to view or edit this setting with the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) or Group Policy Management Editor (GPME).

Impact:

The Minimum password length setting may be configured higher than 14 characters.

If very long passwords are required, mistyped passwords could cause account lockouts and increase the volume of help desk calls. If your organization has issues with forgotten passwords due to password length requirements, consider teaching your users about passphrases, which are often easier to remember and, due to the larger number of character combinations, much harder to discover.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RelaxMinimumPasswordLengthLimits' is 'Equals' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SAM
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331291847
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/minimum-password-length-auditing-and-enforcement-on-certain-versions-of-windows-5ef7fecf-3325-f56b-cc10-4fd565aacc59
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000006

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

1.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the operating system stores passwords in a way that uses reversible encryption, which provides support for application protocols that require knowledge of the user's password for authentication purposes. Passwords that are stored with reversible encryption are essentially the same as plaintext versions of the passwords.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Enabling this policy setting allows the operating system to store passwords in a weaker format that is much more susceptible to compromise and weakens your system security.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy\Store passwords using reversible encryption

Impact:

If your organization uses either the CHAP authentication protocol through remote access or IAS services or Digest Authentication in IIS, you must configure this policy setting to Enabled. This setting is extremely dangerous to apply through Group Policy on a user-by-user basis, because it requires the appropriate user account object to be opened in Active Directory Users and Computers.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Reversible Encryption' is 'Equals' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Passwordpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Max Passwd Age Int Exists 7776000
Min Passwd Age Int Exists 2592000
Min Passwd Len Int Exists 14
Password Hist Len Int Exists 24
Password Complexity Boolean Exists true
Reversible Encryption Boolean Exists false


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                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>14</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>24</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-policy
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000007

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.11
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data at rest on servers, applications, and databases containing sensitive data. Storage-layer encryption, also known as server-side encryption, meets the minimum requirement of this Safeguard. Additional encryption methods may include application-layer encryption, also known as client-side encryption, where access to the data storage device(s) does not permit access to the plain-text data.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

1.2 Account Lockout Policy

This section contains recommendations for account lockout policy.

Pass

1.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the length of time that must pass before a locked account is unlocked and a user can try to log on again. The setting does this by specifying the number of minutes a locked out account will remain unavailable. If the value for this policy setting is configured to 0, locked out accounts will remain locked out until an administrator manually unlocks them.

Although it might seem like a good idea to configure the value for this policy setting to a high value, such a configuration will likely increase the number of calls that the help desk receives to unlock accounts locked by mistake. Users should be aware of the length of time a lock remains in place, so that they realize they only need to call the help desk if they have an extremely urgent need to regain access to their computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or more minute(s) .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

A denial of service (DoS) condition can be created if an attacker abuses the Account lockout threshold and repeatedly attempts to log on with a specific account. Once you configure the Account lockout threshold setting, the account will be locked out after the specified number of failed attempts. If you configure the Account lockout duration setting to 0, then the account will remain locked out until an administrator unlocks it manually.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or more minute(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Account lockout duration

Impact:

Although it may seem like a good idea to configure this policy setting to never automatically unlock an account, such a configuration can increase the number of requests that your organization's help desk receives to unlock accounts that were locked by mistake.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Account lockout duration' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Lockoutpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Force Logoff Int Exists 0
Lockout Duration Int Exists 1800
Lockout Observation Window Int Exists 900
Lockout Threshold Int Exists 5


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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>All</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>900</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000008

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.10
    Label: Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices
    Description: Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed authentication attempts on portable end-user devices, where supported. For laptops, do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and smartphones, no more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and Apple® Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Respond
    • >

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Pass

1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '5 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting determines the number of failed logon attempts before the account is locked. Setting this policy to 0 does not conform to the benchmark as doing so disables the account lockout threshold.

The recommended state for this setting is: 5 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s), but not 0 .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Setting an account lockout threshold reduces the likelihood that an online password brute force attack will be successful. Setting the account lockout threshold too low introduces risk of increased accidental lockouts and/or a malicious actor intentionally locking out accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 5 or fewer invalid login attempt(s), but not 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Account lockout threshold

Impact:

If this policy setting is enabled, a locked-out account will not be usable until it is reset by an administrator or until the account lockout duration expires. This setting may generate additional help desk calls.

If you enforce this setting an attacker could cause a denial of service condition by deliberately generating failed logons for multiple user, therefore you should also configure the Account Lockout Duration to a relatively low value.

If you configure the Account Lockout Threshold to 0, there is a possibility that an attacker's attempt to discover passwords with a brute force password attack might go undetected if a robust audit mechanism is not in place.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to '5 or fewer invalid logon attempt(s)'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Lockoutpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Force Logoff Int Exists 0
Lockout Duration Int Exists 1800
Lockout Observation Window Int Exists 900
Lockout Threshold Int Exists 5
Criterion: Ensure 'Account lockout threshold' is set to 'Not 0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Lockoutpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Force Logoff Int Exists 0
Lockout Duration Int Exists 1800
Lockout Observation Window Int Exists 900
Lockout Threshold Int Exists 5


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References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000009

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.10
    Label: Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices
    Description: Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed authentication attempts on portable end-user devices, where supported. For laptops, do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and smartphones, no more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and Apple® Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Respond
    • >

Back to Summary
Manual

1.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Administrator account lockout' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the built-in Administrator account is subject to the following Account Lockout Policy settings: Account lockout duration , Account lockout threshold , and Reset account lockout counter . By default, this account is excluded from the account lockout controls and will never be locked out with repeated bad password attempts.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This setting applies only to OSes patched as of October 11, 2022 (see MS KB5020282 ).

Enabling account lockout policies for the built-in Administrator account will reduce the likelihood of a successful brute force attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policies\Allow Administrator account lockout

Impact:

The built-in Administrator account will be subject to the policies in Section 1.2 Account Lockout Policy of this benchmark.



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References:

  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5020282-account-lockout-available-for-built-in-local-administrators-bce45c4d-f28d-43ad-b6fe-70156cb2dc00
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000010

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.12
    Label: Monitor Attempts to Access Deactivated Accounts
    Description: Monitor attempts to access deactivated accounts through audit logging.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.10
    Label: Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices
    Description: Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed authentication attempts on portable end-user devices, where supported. For laptops, do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and smartphones, no more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and Apple® Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Respond
    • >

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Pass

1.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'

Description:

This policy setting determines the length of time before the Account lockout threshold resets to zero. The default value for this policy setting is Not Defined. If the Account lockout threshold is defined, this reset time must be less than or equal to the value for the Account lockout duration setting.

If you leave this policy setting at its default value or configure the value to an interval that is too long, your environment could be vulnerable to a DoS attack. An attacker could maliciously perform a number of failed logon attempts on all users in the organization, which will lock out their accounts. If no policy were determined to reset the account lockout, it would be a manual task for administrators. Conversely, if a reasonable time value is configured for this policy setting, users would be locked out for a set period until all of the accounts are unlocked automatically.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or more minute(s) .

Note: Password Policy settings (section 1.1) and Account Lockout Policy settings (section 1.2) must be applied via the Default Domain Policy GPO in order to be globally in effect on domain user accounts as their default behavior. If these settings are configured in another GPO, they will only affect local user accounts on the computers that receive the GPO. However, custom exceptions to the default password policy and account lockout policy rules for specific domain users and/or groups can be defined using Password Settings Objects (PSOs), which are completely separate from Group Policy and most easily configured using Active Directory Administrative Center.

Users can accidentally lock themselves out of their accounts if they mistype their password multiple times. To reduce the chance of such accidental lockouts, the Reset account lockout counter after setting determines the number of minutes that must elapse before the counter that tracks failed logon attempts and triggers lockouts is reset to 0.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or more minute(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Account Lockout Policy\Reset account lockout counter after

Impact:

If you do not configure this policy setting or if the value is configured to an interval that is too long, a DoS attack could occur. An attacker could maliciously attempt to log on to each user's account numerous times and lock out their accounts as described in the preceding paragraphs. If you do not configure the Reset account lockout counter after setting, administrators would have to manually unlock all accounts. If you configure this policy setting to a reasonable value the users would be locked out for some period, after which their accounts would unlock automatically. Be sure that you notify users of the values used for this policy setting so that they will wait for the lockout timer to expire before they call the help desk about their inability to log on.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Reset account lockout counter after' is set to '15 or more minute(s)'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Lockoutpolicy Item
Name Type Status Value
Force Logoff Int Exists 0
Lockout Duration Int Exists 1800
Lockout Observation Window Int Exists 900
Lockout Threshold Int Exists 5


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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Lockoutpolicy Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Force Logoff</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Lockout Duration</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1800</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Lockout Observation Window</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>900</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Lockout Threshold</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>5</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/white-papers/cis-password-policy-guide/
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000011

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.10
    Label: Enforce Automatic Device Lockout on Portable End-User Devices
    Description: Enforce automatic device lockout following a predetermined threshold of local failed authentication attempts on portable end-user devices, where supported. For laptops, do not allow more than 20 failed authentication attempts; for tablets and smartphones, no more than 10 failed authentication attempts. Example implementations include Microsoft® InTune Device Lock and Apple® Configuration Profile maxFailedAttempts.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Respond
    • >

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2 Local Policies

This section contains recommendations for local policies.

2.1 Audit Policy

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.2 User Rights Assignment

This section contains recommendations for user rights assignments.

Pass

2.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This security setting is used by Credential Manager during Backup and Restore. No accounts should have this user right, as it is only assigned to Winlogon. Users' saved credentials might be compromised if this user right is assigned to other entities.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

If an account is given this right the user of the account may create an application that calls into Credential Manager and is returned the credentials for another user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Access Credential Manager as a trusted caller

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'setrustedcredmanaccessnameright' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.1_L1_Ensure_Access_Credential_Manager_as_a_trusted_caller_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/access-credential-manager-as-a-trusted-caller</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000012</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157367"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157367">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157367"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'setrustedcredmanaccessnameright' is set to 'No One'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/access-credential-manager-as-a-trusted-caller
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000012

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.8
    Label: Log and Alert on Changes to Administrative Group Membership
    Description: Configure systems to issue a log entry and alert when an account is added to or removed from any group assigned administrative privileges.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Access this computer from the network' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'

Description:

This policy setting allows other users on the network to connect to the computer and is required by various network protocols that include Server Message Block (SMB)-based protocols, NetBIOS, Common Internet File System (CIFS), and Component Object Model Plus (COM+).

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Remote Desktop Users .

Note: If your organization is using Microsoft Defender for Identity (formerly Azure Advanced Threat Protection (Azure ATP)), the (organization-named) Defender for Identity Directory Service Account (DSA), will also need to be granted the same Access this computer from the network User Right Assignment. For more information on adding the service account please see Make sure the DSA is allowed to access computers from the network in Microsoft Defender for Identity | Microsoft Docs .

Users who can connect from their computer to the network can access resources on target computers for which they have permission. For example, the Access this computer from the network user right is required for users to connect to shared printers and folders. If this user right is assigned to the Everyone group, then anyone will be able to read the files in those shared folders. However, this situation is unlikely for new installations of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), because the default share and NTFS permissions in Windows Server 2003 do not include the Everyone group. This vulnerability may have a higher level of risk for computers that you upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, because the default permissions for these operating systems are not as restrictive as the default permissions in Windows Server 2003.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Remote Desktop Users :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Access this computer from the network

Impact:

If you remove the Access this computer from the network user right on Domain Controllers for all users, no one will be able to log on to the domain or use network resources. If you remove this user right on Member Servers, users will not be able to connect to those servers through the network. Successful negotiation of IPsec connections requires that the initiating machine has this right, therefore if using IPsec, it is recommended that it be assigned to the Authenticated Users group. If you have installed optional components such as ASP.NET or Internet Information Services (IIS), you may need to assign this user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. It is important to verify that authorized users are assigned this user right for the computers they need to access the network.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'senetworklogonright' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Remote Desktop Users
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-555
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/access-this-computer-from-the-network</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000013</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157370"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157370">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157370"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'senetworklogonright' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Remote Desktop Users</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-555</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/access-this-computer-from-the-network
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000013

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Act as part of the operating system' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to assume the identity of any user and thus gain access to the resources that the user is authorized to access.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

The Act as part of the operating system user right is extremely powerful. Anyone with this user right can take complete control of the computer and erase evidence of their activities.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Act as part of the operating system

Impact:

There should be little or no impact because the Act as part of the operating system user right is rarely needed by any accounts other than the Local System account, which implicitly has this right.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'setcbprivilege' is set to 'No one'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.3_L1_Ensure_Act_as_part_of_the_operating_system_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/act-as-part-of-the-operating-system</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000014</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157372"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157372">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157372"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'setcbprivilege' is set to 'No one'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/act-as-part-of-the-operating-system
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000014

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Adjust memory quotas for a process' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting allows a user to adjust the maximum amount of memory that is available to a process. The ability to adjust memory quotas is useful for system tuning, but it can be abused. In the wrong hands, it could be used to launch a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE .

A user with the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right can reduce the amount of memory that is available to any process, which could cause business-critical network applications to become slow or to fail. In the wrong hands, this privilege could be used to start a denial of service (DoS) attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Adjust memory quotas for a process

Impact:

Organizations that have not restricted users to roles with limited privileges will find it difficult to impose this countermeasure. Also, if you have installed optional components such as ASP.NET or IIS, you may need to assign the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right to additional accounts that are required by those components. Otherwise, this countermeasure should have no impact on most computers. If this user right is necessary for a user account, it can be assigned to a local computer account instead of a domain account.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seincreasequotaprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INCREASE_QUOTA_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INCREASE_QUOTA_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INCREASE_QUOTA_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NETWORK SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-20


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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/adjust-memory-quotas-for-a-process
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000016

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on locally' is set to 'Administrators, Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can interactively log on to computers in your environment. Logons that are initiated by pressing the CTRL+ALT+DEL key sequence on the client computer keyboard require this user right. Users who attempt to log on through Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Services or IIS also require this user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Users .

Note: The Guest account is also assigned this user right by default. Although this account is disabled by default, it's recommended that you configure this setting through Group Policy. However, this user right should generally be restricted to the Administrators and Users groups. Assign this user right to the Backup Operators group if your organization requires that they have this capability.

Any account with the Allow log on locally user right can log on at the console of the computer. If you do not restrict this user right to legitimate users who need to be able to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users could download and run malicious software to elevate their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Users :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Allow log on locally

Impact:

If you remove these default groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected by any changes that you make to the Allow log on locally user right.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Administrators, Users'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Users
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-545


Show Rule Result XML
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/allow-log-on-locally
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000017

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users or groups have the right to log on as a Remote Desktop Services client. If your organization uses Remote Assistance as part of its help desk strategy, create a group and assign it this user right through Group Policy. If the help desk in your organization does not use Remote Assistance, assign this user right only to the Administrators group or use the Restricted Groups feature to ensure that no user accounts are part of the Remote Desktop Users group.

Restrict this user right to the Administrators group, and possibly the Remote Desktop Users group, to prevent unwanted users from gaining access to computers on your network by means of the Remote Assistance feature.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Remote Desktop Users .

Note: The above list is to be treated as a whitelist, which implies that the above principals need not be present for assessment of this recommendation to pass.

Note #2: In all versions of Windows prior to Windows 7, Remote Desktop Services was known as Terminal Services , so you should substitute the older term if comparing against an older OS.

Any account with the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right can log on to the remote console of the computer. If you do not restrict this user right to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users could download and run malicious software to elevate their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Remote Desktop Users :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services

Impact:

Removal of the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right from other groups or membership changes in these default groups could limit the abilities of users who perform specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seremoteinteractivelogonright' is set to 'Administrators, Remote Desktop Users'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Remote Desktop Users
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-555
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/allow-log-on-through-remote-desktop-services
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000018

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.3
    Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
    Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Back up files and directories' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to circumvent file and directory permissions to back up the system. This user right is enabled only when an application (such as NTBACKUP ) attempts to access a file or directory through the NTFS file system backup application programming interface (API). Otherwise, the assigned file and directory permissions apply.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Users who are able to back up data from a computer could take the backup media to a non-domain computer on which they have administrative privileges and restore the data. They could take ownership of the files and view any unencrypted data that is contained within the backup set.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Back up files and directories

Impact:

Changes in the membership of the groups that have the Back up files and directories user right could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that authorized backup administrators are still able to perform backup operations.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sebackupprivilege' is set to ' S-1-5-32-544'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_BACKUP_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.7_L1_Ensure_Back_up_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/back-up-files-and-directories</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000019</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157379"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157379">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157379"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sebackupprivilege' is set to ' S-1-5-32-544'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_BACKUP_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/back-up-files-and-directories
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000019

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.8 (L1) Ensure 'Change the system time' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users and groups can change the time and date on the internal clock of the computers in your environment. Users who are assigned this user right can affect the appearance of event logs. When a computer's time setting is changed, logged events reflect the new time, not the actual time that the events occurred.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE .

Note: Discrepancies between the time on the local computer and on the Domain Controllers in your environment may cause problems for the Kerberos authentication protocol, which could make it impossible for users to log on to the domain or obtain authorization to access domain resources after they are logged on. Also, problems will occur when Group Policy is applied to client computers if the system time is not synchronized with the Domain Controllers.

Users who can change the time on a computer could cause several problems. For example, time stamps on event log entries could be made inaccurate, time stamps on files and folders that are created or modified could be incorrect, and computers that belong to a domain may not be able to authenticate themselves or users who try to log on to the domain from them. Also, because the Kerberos authentication protocol requires that the requestor and authenticator have their clocks synchronized within an administrator-defined skew period, an attacker who changes a computer's time may cause that computer to be unable to obtain or grant Kerberos tickets.

The risk from these types of events is mitigated on most Domain Controllers, Member Servers, and end-user computers because the Windows Time service automatically synchronizes time with Domain Controllers in the following ways:

  • All client desktop computers and Member Servers use the authenticating Domain Controller as their inbound time partner.
  • All Domain Controllers in a domain nominate the Primary Domain Controller (PDC) Emulator operations master as their inbound time partner.
  • All PDC Emulator operations masters follow the hierarchy of domains in the selection of their inbound time partner.
  • The PDC Emulator operations master at the root of the domain is authoritative for the organization. Therefore it is recommended that you configure this computer to synchronize with a reliable external time server.

This vulnerability becomes much more serious if an attacker is able to change the system time and then stop the Windows Time service or reconfigure it to synchronize with a time server that is not accurate.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Change the system time

Impact:

There should be no impact, because time synchronization for most organizations should be fully automated for all computers that belong to the domain. Computers that do not belong to the domain should be configured to synchronize with an external source.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sesystemtimeprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SYSTEMTIME_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SYSTEMTIME_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/change-the-system-time</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000020</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157382"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157382">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157382"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sesystemtimeprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SYSTEMTIME_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SYSTEMTIME_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LOCAL SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-19</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/change-the-system-time
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000020

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.9 (L1) Ensure 'Change the time zone' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users'

Description:

This setting determines which users can change the time zone of the computer. This ability holds no great danger for the computer and may be useful for mobile workers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users .

Changing the time zone represents little vulnerability because the system time is not affected. This setting merely enables users to display their preferred time zone while being synchronized with Domain Controllers in different time zones.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Change the time zone

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'setimezoneprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, Users'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_TIME_ZONE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_TIME_ZONE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Users
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-545
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_TIME_ZONE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/change-the-time-zone</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000021</xccdf:ident>
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
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                       check="all"
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_TIME_ZONE_NAME</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LOCAL SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-19</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/change-the-time-zone
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000021

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.10 (L1) Ensure 'Create a pagefile' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to change the size of the pagefile. By making the pagefile extremely large or extremely small, an attacker could easily affect the performance of a compromised computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Users who can change the page file size could make it extremely small or move the file to a highly fragmented storage volume, which could cause reduced computer performance.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'secreatepagefileprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_PAGEFILE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.10_L1_Ensure_Create_a_pagefile_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-a-pagefile</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000022</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157385"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157385">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157385"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'secreatepagefileprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_PAGEFILE_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-a-pagefile
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000022

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.11 (L1) Ensure 'Create a token object' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to create an access token, which may provide elevated rights to access sensitive data.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

A user account that is given this user right has complete control over the system and can lead to the system being compromised. It is highly recommended that you do not assign any user accounts this right.

The operating system examines a user's access token to determine the level of the user's privileges. Access tokens are built when users log on to the local computer or connect to a remote computer over a network. When you revoke a privilege, the change is immediately recorded, but the change is not reflected in the user's access token until the next time the user logs on or connects. Users with the ability to create or modify tokens can change the level of access for any currently logged on account. They could escalate their own privileges or create a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a token object

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'secreatetokenprivilege' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.11_L1_Ensure_Create_a_token_object_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-a-token-object</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000023</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157388"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157388">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157388"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'secreatetokenprivilege' is set to 'No One'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-a-token-object
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000023

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.12 (L1) Ensure 'Create global objects' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can create global objects that are available to all sessions. Users can still create objects that are specific to their own session if they do not have this user right.

Users who can create global objects could affect processes that run under other users' sessions. This capability could lead to a variety of problems, such as application failure or data corruption.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE .

Users who can create global objects could affect Windows services and processes that run under other user or system accounts. This capability could lead to a variety of problems, such as application failure, data corruption and elevation of privilege.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create global objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'secreateglobalprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NETWORK SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-20
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-6


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.12_L1_Ensure_Create_global_objects_is_set_to_Administrators_LOCAL_SERVICE_NETWORK_SERVICE_SERVICE"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-global-objects</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000024</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157392"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157392">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157392"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'secreateglobalprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LOCAL SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-19</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NETWORK SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-20</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_GLOBAL_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-6</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-global-objects
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000024

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.13 (L1) Ensure 'Create permanent shared objects' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This user right is useful to kernel-mode components that extend the object namespace. However, components that run in kernel mode have this user right inherently. Therefore, it is typically not necessary to specifically assign this user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

Users who have the Create permanent shared objects user right could create new shared objects and expose sensitive data to the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create permanent shared objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'secreatepermanentprivilege' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.13_L1_Ensure_Create_permanent_shared_objects_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-permanent-shared-objects</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000025</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157397"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157397">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157397"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'secreatepermanentprivilege' is set to 'No One'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-permanent-shared-objects
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000025

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.14 (L1) Ensure 'Create symbolic links' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can create symbolic links. In Windows Vista, existing NTFS file system objects, such as files and folders, can be accessed by referring to a new kind of file system object called a symbolic link. A symbolic link is a pointer (much like a shortcut or .lnk file) to another file system object, which can be a file, folder, shortcut or another symbolic link. The difference between a shortcut and a symbolic link is that a shortcut only works from within the Windows shell. To other programs and applications, shortcuts are just another file, whereas with symbolic links, the concept of a shortcut is implemented as a feature of the NTFS file system.

Symbolic links can potentially expose security vulnerabilities in applications that are not designed to use them. For this reason, the privilege for creating symbolic links should only be assigned to trusted users. By default, only Administrators can create symbolic links.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators and (when the Hyper-V feature is installed) NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines .

Users who have the Create symbolic links user right could inadvertently or maliciously expose your system to symbolic link attacks. Symbolic link attacks can be used to change the permissions on a file, to corrupt data, to destroy data, or as a Denial of Service attack.

To implement the recommended configuration state, configure the following UI path to Administrators and (when the Hyper-V feature is installed) NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create symbolic links

Impact:

In most cases there will be no impact because this is the default configuration. However, on Windows Workstations with the Hyper-V feature installed, this user right should also be granted to the special group NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines - otherwise you will not be able to create new virtual machines.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'secreatesymboliclinkprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_CREATE_SYMBOLIC_LINK_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.14_L1_Ensure_Create_symbolic_links_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-symbolic-links</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000026</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157400"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157400">
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157400"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'secreatesymboliclinkprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, NT VIRTUAL MACHINE\Virtual Machines'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_CREATE_SYMBOLIC_LINK_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/create-symbolic-links
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000026

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.15 (L1) Ensure 'Debug programs' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which user accounts will have the right to attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, which provides complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. Developers who are debugging their own applications do not need to be assigned this user right; however, developers who are debugging new system components will need it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

The Debug programs user right can be exploited to capture sensitive computer information from system memory, or to access and modify kernel or application structures. Some attack tools exploit this user right to extract hashed passwords and other private security information, or to insert rootkit code. By default, the Debug programs user right is assigned only to administrators, which helps to mitigate the risk from this vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Debug programs

Impact:

If you revoke this user right, no one will be able to debug programs. However, typical circumstances rarely require this capability on production computers. If a problem arises that requires an application to be debugged on a production server, you can move the server to a different OU temporarily and assign the Debug programs user right to a separate Group Policy for that OU.

The service account that is used for the cluster service needs the Debug programs user right; if it does not have it, Windows Clustering will fail.

Tools that are used to manage processes will be unable to affect processes that are not owned by the person who runs the tools. For example, the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit tool Kill.exe requires this user right for administrators to terminate processes that they did not start.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sedebugprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DEBUG_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/18/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/debug-programs</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000027</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157402"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157402"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sedebugprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DEBUG_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/debug-programs
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000027

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 18: Application Software Security: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage the security life cycle of all in-house developed and acquired software in order to prevent, detect, and correct security weaknesses.
    Subcontrol: 18.2
    Label: Ensure Explicit Error Checking is Performed for All In-House Developed Software
    Description: For in-house developed software, ensure that explicit error checking is performed and documented for all input, including for size, data type, and acceptable ranges or formats.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.16 (L1) Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account'

Description:

This policy setting prohibits users from connecting to a computer from across the network, which would allow users to access and potentially modify data remotely. In high security environments, there should be no need for remote users to access data on a computer. Instead, file sharing should be accomplished through the use of network servers. This user right supersedes the Access this computer from the network user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests, Local account .

Caution: Configuring a standalone (non-domain-joined) workstation as described above may result in an inability to remotely administer the workstation.

Note: The security identifier Local account is not available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 unless MSKB 2871997 has been installed.

Users who can log on to the computer over the network can enumerate lists of account names, group names, and shared resources. Users with permission to access shared folders and files can connect over the network and possibly view or modify data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests, Local account :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny access to this computer from the network

Impact:

If you configure the Deny access to this computer from the network user right for other groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should verify that delegated tasks will not be negatively affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NT AUTHORITY\Local account
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-113
Criterion: Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NT AUTHORITY\Local account
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-113


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-access-to-this-computer-from-the-network</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000028</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-546</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NT AUTHORITY\Local account</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-113</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:71574032"
                       check="at least one"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep evidence-multi" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Deny access to this computer from the network' to include 'Guests, Local account'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-546</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_NETWORK_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NT AUTHORITY\Local account</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-113</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-access-to-this-computer-from-the-network
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000028

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.17 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a batch job' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This policy setting determines which accounts will not be able to log on to the computer as a batch job. A batch job is not a batch (.bat) file, but rather a batch-queue facility. Accounts that use the Task Scheduler to schedule jobs need this user right.

This user right supersedes the Log on as a batch job user right, which could be used to allow accounts to schedule jobs that consume excessive system resources. Such an occurrence could cause a DoS condition. Failure to assign this user right to the recommended accounts can be a security risk.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests .

Accounts that have the Log on as a batch job user right could be used to schedule jobs that could consume excessive computer resources and cause a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on as a batch job

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on as a batch job user right to other accounts, you could deny users who are assigned to specific administrative roles the ability to perform their required job activities. You should confirm that delegated tasks will not be affected adversely.

For example, if you assign this user right to the IWAM_(ComputerName) account, the MSM Management Point will fail. On a newly installed computer that runs Windows Server 2003 this account does not belong to the Guests group, but on a computer that was upgraded from Windows 2000 this account is a member of the Guests group. Therefore, it is important that you understand which accounts belong to any groups that you assign the Deny log on as a batch job user right.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sedenybatchLogonright' to include 'Guests'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_BATCH_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
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                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.17_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_batch_job_to_include_Guests"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-as-a-batch-job</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000029</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157405"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157405">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:71574051"
                       check="at least one"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sedenybatchLogonright' to include 'Guests'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_BATCH_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-546</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-as-a-batch-job
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000029

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.18 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on as a service' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This security setting determines which service accounts are prevented from registering a process as a service. This user right supersedes the Log on as a service user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests .

Note: This security setting does not apply to the System , Local Service , or Network Service accounts.

Accounts that can log on as a service could be used to configure and start new unauthorized services, such as a keylogger or other malicious software. The benefit of the specified countermeasure is somewhat reduced by the fact that only users with administrative privileges can install and configure services, and an attacker who has already attained that level of access could configure the service to run with the System account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on as a service

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on as a service user right to specific accounts, services may not be able to start and a DoS condition could result.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SE_DENY_SERVICE_LOGON_NAME' to include 'Guests'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_SERVICE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.18_L1_Ensure_Deny_log_on_as_a_service_to_include_Guests"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-as-a-service</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000030</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157408"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157408">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:71574081"
                       check="at least one"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SE_DENY_SERVICE_LOGON_NAME' to include 'Guests'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_SERVICE_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-546</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-as-a-service
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000030

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.19 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on locally' to include 'Guests'

Description:

This security setting determines which users are prevented from logging on at the computer. This policy setting supersedes the Allow log on locally policy setting if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests .

Important: If you apply this security policy to the Everyone group, no one will be able to log on locally.

Any account with the ability to log on locally could be used to log on at the console of the computer. If this user right is not restricted to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users might download and run malicious software that elevates their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on locally

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on locally user right to additional accounts, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific roles in your environment. However, this user right should explicitly be assigned to the ASPNET account on computers that run IIS 6.0. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sedenyinteractivelogonright' to include 'Guests'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-locally</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000031</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157411"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157411">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:71574111"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_DENY_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-546</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-locally
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000031

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.20 (L1) Ensure 'Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services' to include 'Guests, Local account'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can log on as Remote Desktop clients. After the baseline workstation is joined to a domain environment, there is no need to use local accounts to access the workstation from the network. Domain accounts can access the workstation for administration and end-user processing. This user right supersedes the Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right if an account is subject to both policies.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Guests, Local account .

Caution: Configuring a standalone (non-domain-joined) workstation as described above may result in an inability to remotely administer the workstation.

Note: The security identifier Local account is not available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 unless MSKB 2871997 has been installed.

Note #2: In all versions of Windows prior to Windows 7, Remote Desktop Services was known as Terminal Services , so you should substitute the older term if comparing against an older OS.

Any account with the right to log on through Remote Desktop Services could be used to log on to the remote console of the computer. If this user right is not restricted to legitimate users who need to log on to the console of the computer, unauthorized users might download and run malicious software that elevates their privileges.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Guests, Local account :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services

Impact:

If you assign the Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right to other groups, you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. Accounts that have this user right will be unable to connect to the computer through either Remote Desktop Services or Remote Assistance. You should confirm that delegated tasks will not be negatively impacted.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sedenyremoteInteractivelogonright' to include 'Guests, Local account'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NT AUTHORITY\Local account
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-113
Criterion: Ensure 'sedenyremoteInteractivelogonright' to include 'Guests, Local account'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: At least one
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Guests
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-546
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_DENY_REMOTE_INTERACTIVE_LOGON_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NT AUTHORITY\Local account
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-113


Show Rule Result XML
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Ensure 'sedenyremoteInteractivelogonright' to include 'Guests, Local account'</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>At least one</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/deny-log-on-through-remote-desktop-services
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000032

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.21 (L1) Ensure 'Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to change the Trusted for Delegation setting on a computer object in Active Directory. Abuse of this privilege could allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users on the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Misuse of the Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation user right could allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users on the network. An attacker could exploit this privilege to gain access to network resources and make it difficult to determine what has happened after a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seenabledelegationprivilege' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/enable-computer-and-user-accounts-to-be-trusted-for-delegation</xccdf:ident>
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                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/enable-computer-and-user-accounts-to-be-trusted-for-delegation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000033

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.22 (L1) Ensure 'Force shutdown from a remote system' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to shut down Windows Vista-based or newer computers from remote locations on the network. Anyone who has been assigned this user right can cause a denial of service (DoS) condition, which would make the computer unavailable to service user requests. Therefore, it is recommended that only highly trusted administrators be assigned this user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Any user who can shut down a computer could cause a DoS condition to occur. Therefore, this user right should be tightly restricted.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Force shutdown from a remote system

Impact:

If you remove the Force shutdown from a remote system user right from the Server Operators group you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seremoteshutdownprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_REMOTE_SHUTDOWN_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
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                           <tr>
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</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/force-shutdown-from-a-remote-system
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000034

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.23 (L1) Ensure 'Generate security audits' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users or processes can generate audit records in the Security log.

The recommended state for this setting is: LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker could use this capability to create a large number of audited events, which would make it more difficult for a system administrator to locate any illicit activity. Also, if the event log is configured to overwrite events as needed, any evidence of unauthorized activities could be overwritten by a large number of unrelated events.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Generate security audits

Impact:

On most computers, this is the default configuration and there will be no negative impact. However, if you have installed Web Server (IIS) , you will need to allow the IIS application pool(s) to be granted this user right.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seauditprivilege' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_AUDIT_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_AUDIT_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NETWORK SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-20


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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        <thead>
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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
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                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>NETWORK SERVICE</td>
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                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-20</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/generate-security-audits
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000035

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Activate audit logging
    Description: Ensure that local logging has been enabled on all systems and networking devices.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.24 (L1) Ensure 'Impersonate a client after authentication' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'

Description:

The policy setting allows programs that run on behalf of a user to impersonate that user (or another specified account) so that they can act on behalf of the user. If this user right is required for this kind of impersonation, an unauthorized user will not be able to convince a client to connect—for example, by remote procedure call (RPC) or named pipes—to a service that they have created to impersonate that client, which could elevate the unauthorized user's permissions to administrative or system levels.

Services that are started by the Service Control Manager have the built-in Service group added by default to their access tokens. COM servers that are started by the COM infrastructure and configured to run under a specific account also have the Service group added to their access tokens. As a result, these processes are assigned this user right when they are started.

Also, a user can impersonate an access token if any of the following conditions exist:

  • The access token that is being impersonated is for this user.
  • The user, in this logon session, logged on to the network with explicit credentials to create the access token.
  • The requested level is less than Impersonate, such as Anonymous or Identify.

An attacker with the Impersonate a client after authentication user right could create a service, trick a client to make them connect to the service, and then impersonate that client to elevate the attacker's level of access to that of the client.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker with the Impersonate a client after authentication user right could create a service, trick a client to make them connect to the service, and then impersonate that client to elevate the attacker's level of access to that of the client.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Impersonate a client after authentication

Impact:

In most cases this configuration will have no impact. If you have installed Web Server (IIS) , you will need to also assign the user right to IIS_IUSRS .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seimpersonateprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE, SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_IMPERSONATE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_IMPERSONATE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_IMPERSONATE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NETWORK SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-20
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_IMPERSONATE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-6


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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td>Userright</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
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                              <td>Userright</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/impersonate-a-client-after-authentication
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000036

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.25 (L1) Ensure 'Increase scheduling priority' is set to 'Administrators, Window Manager\Window Manager Group'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can increase the base priority class of a process. (It is not a privileged operation to increase relative priority within a priority class.) This user right is not required by administrative tools that are supplied with the operating system but might be required by software development tools.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Window Manager\Window Manager Group .

A user who is assigned this user right could increase the scheduling priority of a process to Real-Time, which would leave little processing time for all other processes and could lead to a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Window Manager\Window Manager Group :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Increase scheduling priority

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seincreasebasepriorityprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, Window Manager\Window Manager Group'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_INC_BASE_PRIORITY_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
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                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_INC_BASE_PRIORITY_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/increase-scheduling-priority
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000037

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.26 (L1) Ensure 'Load and unload device drivers' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to dynamically load a new device driver on a system. An attacker could potentially use this capability to install malicious code that appears to be a device driver. This user right is required for users to add local printers or printer drivers in Windows Vista.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Device drivers run as highly privileged code. A user who has the Load and unload device drivers user right could unintentionally install malicious code that masquerades as a device driver. Administrators should exercise greater care and install only drivers with verified digital signatures.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Load and unload device drivers

Impact:

If you remove the Load and unload device drivers user right from the Print Operators group or other accounts you could limit the abilities of users who are assigned to specific administrative roles in your environment. You should ensure that delegated tasks will not be negatively affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seloaddriverprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_LOAD_DRIVER_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.26_L1_Ensure_Load_and_unload_device_drivers_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/load-and-unload-device-drivers</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000038</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157430"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157430">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157430"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'seloaddriverprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_LOAD_DRIVER_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/load-and-unload-device-drivers
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000038

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.27 (L1) Ensure 'Lock pages in memory' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This policy setting allows a process to keep data in physical memory, which prevents the system from paging the data to virtual memory on disk. If this user right is assigned, significant degradation of system performance can occur.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

Users with the Lock pages in memory user right could assign physical memory to several processes, which could leave little or no RAM for other processes and result in a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Lock pages in memory

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'selockmemoryprivilege' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.27_L1_Ensure_Lock_pages_in_memory_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/lock-pages-in-memory</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000039</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157432"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157432">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157432"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'selockmemoryprivilege' is set to 'No One'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/lock-pages-in-memory
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000039

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.30 (L1) Ensure 'Manage auditing and security log' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can change the auditing options for files and directories and clear the Security log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

The ability to manage the Security event log is a powerful user right and it should be closely guarded. Anyone with this user right can clear the Security log to erase important evidence of unauthorized activity.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Manage auditing and security log

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sesecurityprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SECURITY_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.30_L1_Ensure_Manage_auditing_and_security_log_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/manage-auditing-and-security-log</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000042</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157448"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157448">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157448"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sesecurityprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SECURITY_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/manage-auditing-and-security-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000042

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.31 (L1) Ensure 'Modify an object label' is set to 'No One'

Description:

This privilege determines which user accounts can modify the integrity label of objects, such as files, registry keys, or processes owned by other users. Processes running under a user account can modify the label of an object owned by that user to a lower level without this privilege.

The recommended state for this setting is: No One .

By modifying the integrity label of an object owned by another user a malicious user may cause them to execute code at a higher level of privilege than intended.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No One :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Modify an object label

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'serelabelprivilege' is set to 'No One'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.31_L1_Ensure_Modify_an_object_label_is_set_to_No_One"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/modify-an-object-label</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000043</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157449"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157449">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157449"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'serelabelprivilege' is set to 'No One'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/modify-an-object-label
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000043

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.32 (L1) Ensure 'Modify firmware environment values' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to configure the system-wide environment variables that affect hardware configuration. This information is typically stored in the Last Known Good Configuration. Modification of these values and could lead to a hardware failure that would result in a denial of service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Anyone who is assigned the Modify firmware environment values user right could configure the settings of a hardware component to cause it to fail, which could lead to data corruption or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Modify firmware environment values

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sesystemenvironmentprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SYSTEM_ENVIRONMENT_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.32_L1_Ensure_Modify_firmware_environment_values_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/modify-firmware-environment-values</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000044</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157453"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157453">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157453"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sesystemenvironmentprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SYSTEM_ENVIRONMENT_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/modify-firmware-environment-values
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000044

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.33 (L1) Ensure 'Perform volume maintenance tasks' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to manage the system's volume or disk configuration, which could allow a user to delete a volume and cause data loss as well as a denial-of-service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: A workstation with Microsoft SQL Server installed will require a special exception to this recommendation for the account that runs the SQL Server service to be granted this user right.

A user who is assigned the Perform volume maintenance tasks user right could delete a volume, which could result in the loss of data or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Perform volume maintenance tasks

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'semanagevolumeprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_MANAGE_VOLUME_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.33_L1_Ensure_Perform_volume_maintenance_tasks_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/perform-volume-maintenance-tasks</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000045</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157456"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157456">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157456"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'semanagevolumeprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_MANAGE_VOLUME_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/perform-volume-maintenance-tasks
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000045

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.34 (L1) Ensure 'Profile single process' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can use tools to monitor the performance of non-system processes. Typically, you do not need to configure this user right to use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Performance snap-in. However, you do need this user right if System Monitor is configured to collect data using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). Restricting the Profile single process user right prevents intruders from gaining additional information that could be used to mount an attack on the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

The Profile single process user right presents a moderate vulnerability. An attacker with this user right could monitor a computer's performance to help identify critical processes that they might wish to attack directly. The attacker may also be able to determine what processes run on the computer so that they could identify countermeasures that they may need to avoid, such as antivirus software, an intrusion-detection system, or which other users are logged on to a computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Profile single process

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seprofilesingleprocessprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_PROF_SINGLE_PROCESS_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.34_L1_Ensure_Profile_single_process_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/profile-single-process</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000046</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157458"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157458">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157458"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'seprofilesingleprocessprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_PROF_SINGLE_PROCESS_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/profile-single-process
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000046

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.2.35 (L1) Ensure 'Profile system performance' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to use tools to view the performance of different system processes, which could be abused to allow attackers to determine a system's active processes and provide insight into the potential attack surface of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost .

The Profile system performance user right poses a moderate vulnerability. Attackers with this user right could monitor a computer's performance to help identify critical processes that they might wish to attack directly. Attackers may also be able to determine what processes are active on the computer so that they could identify countermeasures that they may need to avoid, such as antivirus software or an intrusion detection system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Profile system performance

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sesystemprofileprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SYSTEM_PROFILE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.35_L1_Ensure_Profile_system_performance_is_set_to_Administrators_NT_SERVICEWdiServiceHost"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/profile-system-performance</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000047</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157462"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157462">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157462"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'sesystemprofileprivilege' is set to 'Administrators, NT SERVICE\WdiServiceHost'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SYSTEM_PROFILE_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/profile-system-performance
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000047

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.36 (L1) Ensure 'Replace a process level token' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'

Description:

This policy setting allows one process or service to start another service or process with a different security access token, which can be used to modify the security access token of that sub-process and result in the escalation of privileges.

The recommended state for this setting is: LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Users with the Replace a process level token privilege are able to start processes as other users whose credentials they know. They could use this method to hide their unauthorized actions on the computer. (On Windows 2000-based computers, use of the Replace a process level token user right also requires the user to have the Adjust memory quotas for a process user right that is discussed earlier in this section.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Replace a process level token

Impact:

On most computers, this is the default configuration and there will be no negative impact. However, if you have installed Web Server (IIS) , you will need to allow the IIS application pool(s) to be granted this User Right Assignment.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seassignprimarytokenprivilege' is set to 'LOCAL SERVICE, NETWORK SERVICE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_ASSIGNPRIMARYTOKEN_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists LOCAL SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-19
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_ASSIGNPRIMARYTOKEN_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists NETWORK SERVICE
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-20


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157465"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                       check="all"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_ASSIGNPRIMARYTOKEN_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LOCAL SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-19</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_ASSIGNPRIMARYTOKEN_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NETWORK SERVICE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-20</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/replace-a-process-level-token
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000048

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.37 (L1) Ensure 'Restore files and directories' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users can bypass file, directory, registry, and other persistent object permissions when restoring backed up files and directories on computers that run Windows Vista (or newer) in your environment. This user right also determines which users can set valid security principals as object owners; it is similar to the Back up files and directories user right.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

An attacker with the Restore files and directories user right could restore sensitive data to a computer and overwrite data that is more recent, which could lead to loss of important data, data corruption, or a denial of service. Attackers could overwrite executable files that are used by legitimate administrators or system services with versions that include malicious software to grant themselves elevated privileges, compromise data, or install backdoors for continued access to the computer.

Note: Even if the following countermeasure is configured, an attacker could still restore data to a computer in a domain that is controlled by the attacker. Therefore, it is critical that organizations carefully protect the media that is used to back up data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Restore files and directories

Impact:

If you remove the Restore files and directories user right from the Backup Operators group and other accounts you could make it impossible for users who have been delegated specific tasks to perform those tasks. You should verify that this change won't negatively affect the ability of your organization's personnel to do their jobs.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'serestoreprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_RESTORE_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.37_L1_Ensure_Restore_files_and_directories_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/restore-files-and-directories</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000049</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157467"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157467">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157467"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'serestoreprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_RESTORE_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/restore-files-and-directories
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000049

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.38 (L1) Ensure 'Shut down the system' is set to 'Administrators, Users'

Description:

This policy setting determines which users who are logged on locally to the computers in your environment can shut down the operating system with the Shut Down command. Misuse of this user right can result in a denial of service condition.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators, Users .

The ability to shut down a workstation should be available generally to Administrators and authorized users of that workstation, but not permitted for guests or unauthorized users - in order to prevent a Denial of Service attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators, Users :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Shut down the system

Impact:

The impact of removing these default groups from the Shut down the system user right could limit the delegated abilities of assigned roles in your environment. You should confirm that delegated activities will not be adversely affected.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'seshutdownprivilege' is set to 'Users, Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SHUTDOWN_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_SHUTDOWN_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Users
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-545


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/shut-down-the-system</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000050</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157470"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SHUTDOWN_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_SHUTDOWN_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Users</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-545</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/shut-down-the-system
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000050

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.2.39 (L1) Ensure 'Take ownership of files or other objects' is set to 'Administrators'

Description:

This policy setting allows users to take ownership of files, folders, registry keys, processes, or threads. This user right bypasses any permissions that are in place to protect objects to give ownership to the specified user.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators .

Note: This user right is considered a "sensitive privilege" for the purposes of auditing.

Any users with the Take ownership of files or other objects user right can take control of any object, regardless of the permissions on that object, and then make any changes they wish to that object. Such changes could result in exposure of data, corruption of data, or a DoS condition.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Take ownership of files or other objects

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'setakeownershipprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Userright Item
Name Type Status Value
Userright String Exists SE_TAKE_OWNERSHIP_NAME
Trustee Name String Exists Administrators
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-32-544


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.2.39_L1_Ensure_Take_ownership_of_files_or_other_objects_is_set_to_Administrators"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/6/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/take-ownership-of-files-or-other-objects</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000052</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157475"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157475">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157475"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'setakeownershipprivilege' is set to 'Administrators'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Userright Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Userright</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SE_TAKE_OWNERSHIP_NAME</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-32-544</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/take-ownership-of-files-or-other-objects
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000052

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 6: Access Control Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to create, assign, manage, and revoke access credentials and privileges for user, administrator, and service accounts for enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 6.8
    Label: Define and Maintain Role-Based Access Control
    Description: Define and maintain role-based access control, through determining and documenting the access rights necessary for each role within the enterprise to successfully carry out its assigned duties. Perform access control reviews of enterprise assets to validate that all privileges are authorized, on a recurring schedule at a minimum annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-3
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3 Security Options

This section contains recommendations for security options.

2.3.1 Accounts

This section contains recommendations related to default accounts.

Pass

2.3.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts' is set to 'Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts'

Description:

This policy setting prevents users from adding new Microsoft accounts on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts .

Note: Due to the way Windows 10 version 1607 (and older) handles the process for adding Microsoft Accounts, this legacy setting will remain in the Windows 10 Benchmarks until extended support for LTSB 1607 ends in October of 2026 . Applying this setting to newer versions of the OS will not cause an issue, and the OS will ignore the setting. For newer versions of the OS, this setting has been replaced with Block all consumer Microsoft account user authentication . For more information please visit: Accounts Block Microsoft accounts - Windows 10 | Microsoft Learn .

Organizations that want to effectively implement identity management policies and maintain firm control of what accounts are used to log onto their computers will probably want to block Microsoft accounts. Organizations may also need to block Microsoft accounts in order to meet the requirements of compliance standards that apply to their information systems.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Users can't add or log on with Microsoft accounts :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts

Impact:

Users will not be able to log onto the computer with their Microsoft account.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoConnectedUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists NoConnectedUser
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 3
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-block-microsoft-accounts</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-2016-ltsb</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-block-microsoft-accounts</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000053</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574781"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157478_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574782"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157478_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157478"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157478">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157478"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoConnectedUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoConnectedUser</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-block-microsoft-accounts
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-2016-ltsb
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-10/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-block-microsoft-accounts
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000053

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.6
    Label: Centralize Account Management
    Description: Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Guest account status' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the Guest account is enabled or disabled. The Guest account allows unauthenticated network users to gain access to the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: This setting will have no impact when applied to the Domain Controllers organizational unit via group policy because Domain Controllers have no local account database. It can be configured at the domain level via group policy, similar to account lockout and password policy settings.

The default Guest account allows unauthenticated network users to log on as Guest with no password. These unauthorized users could access any resources that are accessible to the Guest account over the network. This capability means that any network shares with permissions that allow access to the Guest account, the Guests group, or the Everyone group will be accessible over the network, which could lead to the exposure or corruption of data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Guest account status

Impact:

All network users will need to authenticate before they can access shared resources. If you disable the Guest account and the Network Access: Sharing and Security Model option is set to Guest Only, network logons, such as those performed by the Microsoft Network Server (SMB Service), will fail. This policy setting should have little impact on most organizations because it is the default setting in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server™ 2003.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-501$' is 'Equals' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
User Sid Item
Name Type Status Value
User Sid String Exists S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-501
Enabled Boolean Exists false
Last Logon Int Exists 0


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.2_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Guest_account_status_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-guest-account-status</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000054</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157484"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157484_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157484"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157484">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157484"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-501$' is 'Equals' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>User Sid Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-501</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Enabled</td>
                              <td>Boolean</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>false</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Logon</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-guest-account-status
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000054

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.8
    Label: Disable Any Unassociated Accounts
    Description: Disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process or business owner.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.7
    Label: Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other pre-configured vendor accounts. Example implementations can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether local accounts that are not password protected can be used to log on from locations other than the physical computer console. If you enable this policy setting, local accounts that have blank passwords will not be able to log on to the network from remote client computers. Such accounts will only be able to log on at the keyboard of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Blank passwords are a serious threat to computer security and should be forbidden through both organizational policy and suitable technical measures. In fact, the default settings for Active Directory domains require complex passwords of at least seven characters. However, if users with the ability to create new accounts bypass your domain-based password policies, they could create accounts with blank passwords. For example, a user could build a stand-alone computer, create one or more accounts with blank passwords, and then join the computer to the domain. The local accounts with blank passwords would still function. Anyone who knows the name of one of these unprotected accounts could then use it to log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LimitBlankPasswordUse' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.3_L1_Ensure_Accounts_Limit_local_account_use_of_blank_passwords_to_console_logon_only_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-limit-local-account-use-of-blank-passwords-to-console-logon-only</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574861"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157486_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574862"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157486_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157486"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157486">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157486"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LimitBlankPasswordUse' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-limit-local-account-use-of-blank-passwords-to-console-logon-only
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000055

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Fail

2.3.1.4 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename administrator account'

Description:

The built-in local administrator account is a well-known account name that attackers will target. It is recommended to choose another name for this account, and to avoid names that denote administrative or elevated access accounts. Be sure to also change the default description for the local administrator (through the Computer Management console).

The Administrator account exists on all computers that run the Windows 2000 or newer operating systems. If you rename this account, it is slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination.

The built-in Administrator account cannot be locked out, regardless of how many times an attacker might use a bad password. This capability makes the Administrator account a popular target for brute force attacks that attempt to guess passwords. The value of this countermeasure is lessened because this account has a well-known SID, and there are third-party tools that allow authentication by using the SID rather than the account name. Therefore, even if you rename the Administrator account, an attacker could launch a brute force attack by using the SID to log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Rename administrator account

Impact:

You will have to inform users who are authorized to use this account of the new account name. (The guidance for this setting assumes that the Administrator account was not disabled, which was recommended earlier in this chapter.)

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-500$' is 'case insensitive not equal' 'Administrator'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Sid Sid Item
Name Type Status Value
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-500
Trustee Name String Exists Administrator
Trustee Domain String Exists WORKSTATION1


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.4_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_administrator_account"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>fail</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-rename-administrator-account</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000056</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157490"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157490_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157490"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157490">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157490"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure '^S\-1\-5\-21\-\d+\-\d+\-\d+\-500$' is 'case insensitive not equal' 'Administrator'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Sid Sid Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-500</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Administrator</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Domain</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>WORKSTATION1</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-rename-administrator-account
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000056

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.7
    Label: Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other pre-configured vendor accounts. Example implementations can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Fail

2.3.1.5 (L1) Configure 'Accounts: Rename guest account'

Description:

The built-in local guest account is another well-known name to attackers. It is recommended to rename this account to something that does not indicate its purpose. Even if you disable this account, which is recommended, ensure that you rename it for added security.

The Guest account exists on all computers that run the Windows 2000 or newer operating systems. If you rename this account, it is slightly more difficult for unauthorized persons to guess this privileged user name and password combination.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Rename guest account

Impact:

There should be little impact, because the Guest account is disabled by default.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Guest' is 'Null Test' to ''
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Sid Sid Item
Name Type Status Value
Trustee Sid String Exists S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-501
Trustee Name String Exists Guest
Trustee Domain String Exists WORKSTATION1


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.1.5_L1_Configure_Accounts_Rename_guest_account"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>fail</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-rename-guest-account</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000057</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157495"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157495_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157495"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157495">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157495"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Guest' is 'Null Test' to ''</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Sid Sid Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Sid</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-2279266663-2344402369-1540197170-501</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Trustee Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Guest</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Trustee Domain</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>WORKSTATION1</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/accounts-rename-guest-account
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000057

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.7
    Label: Manage Default Accounts on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Manage default accounts on enterprise assets and software, such as root, administrator, and other pre-configured vendor accounts. Example implementations can include: disabling default accounts or making them unusable.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.2 Audit

This section contains recommendations related to auditing controls.

Pass

2.3.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows administrators to enable the more precise auditing capabilities present in Windows Vista.

The Audit Policy settings available in Windows Server 2003 Active Directory do not yet contain settings for managing the new auditing subcategories. To properly apply the auditing policies prescribed in this baseline, the Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings setting needs to be configured to Enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Important: Be very cautious about audit settings that can generate a large volume of traffic. For example, if you enable either success or failure auditing for all of the Privilege Use subcategories, the high volume of audit events generated can make it difficult to find other types of entries in the Security log. Such a configuration could also have a significant impact on system performance.

Prior to the introduction of auditing subcategories in Windows Vista, it was difficult to track events at a per-system or per-user level. The larger event categories created too many events and the key information that needed to be audited was difficult to find.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>1</td>
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                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/audit-force-audit-policy-subcategory-settings-to-override
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/manage/component-updates/command-line-process-auditing#to-ensure-that-advanced-audit-policy-configuration-settings-are-not-overwritten
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000058

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.2
    Label: Activate audit logging
    Description: Ensure that local logging has been enabled on all systems and networking devices.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the system shuts down if it is unable to log Security events. It is a requirement for Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC)-C2 and Common Criteria certification to prevent auditable events from occurring if the audit system is unable to log them. Microsoft has chosen to meet this requirement by halting the system and displaying a stop message if the auditing system experiences a failure. When this policy setting is enabled, the system will be shut down if a security audit cannot be logged for any reason.

If the Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits setting is enabled, unplanned system failures can occur. The administrative burden can be significant, especially if you also configure the Retention method for the Security log to Do not overwrite events (clear log manually). This configuration causes a repudiation threat (a backup operator could deny that they backed up or restored data) to become a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability, because a server could be forced to shut down if it is overwhelmed with logon events and other security events that are written to the Security log. Also, because the shutdown is not graceful, it is possible that irreparable damage to the operating system, applications, or data could result. Although the NTFS file system guarantees its integrity when an ungraceful computer shutdown occurs, it cannot guarantee that every data file for every application will still be in a usable form when the computer restarts.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

If the computer is unable to record events to the Security log, critical evidence or important troubleshooting information may not be available for review after a security incident. Also, an attacker could potentially generate a large volume of Security log events to purposely force a computer shutdown.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Audit: Shut down system immediately if unable to log security audits

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'CrashOnAuditFail' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists CrashOnAuditFail
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>CrashOnAuditFail</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>No Value</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
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                              <td>64_bit</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/audit-shut-down-system-immediately-if-unable-to-log-security-audits
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000059

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.4
    Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.3
    Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
    Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.3 DCOM

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.4 Devices

This section contains recommendations related to managing devices.

2.3.5 Domain controller

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.6 Domain member

This section contains recommendations related to domain membership.

Pass

2.3.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether all secure channel traffic that is initiated by the domain member must be signed or encrypted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed. Therefore, you cannot enable the Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always) setting on Domain Controllers that support Windows 98 clients as members of the domain. Potential impacts can include the following:

  • The ability to create or delete trust relationships with clients running versions of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a will be disabled.
  • Logons from clients running versions of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a will be disabled.
  • The ability to authenticate other domains' users from a Domain Controller running a version of Windows earlier than Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a in a trusted domain will be disabled.

You can enable this policy setting after you eliminate all Windows 9x clients from the domain and upgrade all Windows NT 4.0 servers and Domain Controllers from trusted/trusting domains to Windows NT 4.0 with SP6a.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RequireSignOrSeal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists RequireSignOrSeal
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134073381068191305</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-digitally-encrypt-or-sign-secure-channel-data-always
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000064

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
    Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member should attempt to negotiate encryption for all secure channel traffic that it initiates.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SealSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists SealSecureChannel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.2_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_encrypt_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-digitally-encrypt-secure-channel-data-when-possible</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000065</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575231"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157523_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575232"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157523_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157523"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157523">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157523"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SealSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SealSecureChannel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134073381068191305</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-digitally-encrypt-secure-channel-data-when-possible
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000065

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
    Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member should attempt to negotiate whether all secure channel traffic that it initiates must be digitally signed. Digital signatures protect the traffic from being modified by anyone who captures the data as it traverses the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

When a computer joins a domain, a computer account is created. After it joins the domain, the computer uses the password for that account to create a secure channel with the Domain Controller for its domain every time that it restarts. Requests that are sent on the secure channel are authenticated—and sensitive information such as passwords are encrypted—but the channel is not integrity-checked, and not all information is encrypted.

Digital encryption and signing of the secure channel is a good idea where it is supported. The secure channel protects domain credentials as they are sent to the Domain Controller.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, only Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a (SP6a) and subsequent versions of the Windows operating system support digital encryption and signing of the secure channel. Windows 98 Second Edition clients do not support it unless they have Dsclient installed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SignSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists SignSecureChannel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.3_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Digitally_sign_secure_channel_data_when_possible_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-digitally-sign-secure-channel-data-when-possible</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000066</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575291"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157529_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575292"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157529_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157529"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157529">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157529"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SignSecureChannel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SignSecureChannel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134073381068191305</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-digitally-sign-secure-channel-data-when-possible
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000066

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Disable machine account password changes' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether a domain member can periodically change its computer account password. Computers that cannot automatically change their account passwords are potentially vulnerable, because an attacker might be able to determine the password for the system's domain account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: Some problems can occur as a result of machine account password expiration, particularly if a machine is reverted to a previous point-in-time state, as is common with virtual machines. Depending on how far back the reversion is, the older machine account password stored on the machine may no longer be recognized by the domain controllers, and therefore the computer loses its domain trust. This can also disrupt non-persistent VDI implementations, and devices with write filters that disallow permanent changes to the OS volume. Some organizations may choose to exempt themselves from this recommendation and disable machine account password expiration for these situations.

The default configuration for Windows Server 2003-based computers that belong to a domain is that they are automatically required to change the passwords for their accounts every 30 days. If you disable this policy setting, computers that run Windows Server 2003 will retain the same passwords as their computer accounts. Computers that are no longer able to automatically change their account password are at risk from an attacker who could determine the password for the computer's domain account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Disable machine account password changes

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisablePasswordChange' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.6.4_L1_Ensure_Domain_member_Disable_machine_account_password_changes_is_set_to_Disabled"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-disable-machine-account-password-changes</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000067</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575351"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157535_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575352"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157535_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157535"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157535">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157535"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisablePasswordChange' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-disable-machine-account-password-changes
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000067

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.6
    Label: Centralize Account Management
    Description: Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Maximum machine account password age' is set to '30 or fewer days, but not 0'

Description:

This policy setting determines the maximum allowable age for a computer account password. By default, domain members automatically change their domain passwords every 30 days. If you increase this interval significantly so that the computers no longer change their passwords, an attacker would have more time to undertake a brute force attack against one of the computer accounts.

The recommended state for this setting is: 30 or fewer days, but not 0 .

Note: A value of 0 does not conform to the benchmark as it disables maximum password age.

Note #2: Some problems can occur as a result of machine account password expiration, particularly if a machine is reverted to a previous point-in-time state, as is common with virtual machines. Depending on how far back the reversion is, the older machine account password stored on the machine may no longer be recognized by the domain controllers, and therefore the computer loses its domain trust. This can also disrupt non-persistent VDI implementations, and devices with write filters that disallow permanent changes to the OS volume. Some organizations may choose to exempt themselves from this recommendation and disable machine account password expiration for these situations.

In Active Directory-based domains, each computer has an account and password just like every user. By default, the domain members automatically change their domain password every 30 days. If you increase this interval significantly, or set it to 0 so that the computers no longer change their passwords, an attacker will have more time to undertake a brute force attack to guess the password of one or more computer accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 30 or fewer days, but not 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Maximum machine account password age

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 30
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'MaximumPasswordAge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 30
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-maximum-machine-account-password-age
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000068

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

When this policy setting is enabled, a secure channel can only be established with Domain Controllers that are capable of encrypting secure channel data with a strong (128-bit) session key.

To enable this policy setting, all Domain Controllers in the domain must be able to encrypt secure channel data with a strong key, which means all Domain Controllers must be running Microsoft Windows 2000 or newer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Session keys that are used to establish secure channel communications between Domain Controllers and member computers are much stronger in Windows 2000 than they were in previous Microsoft operating systems. Whenever possible, you should take advantage of these stronger session keys to help protect secure channel communications from attacks that attempt to hijack network sessions and eavesdropping. (Eavesdropping is a form of hacking in which network data is read or altered in transit. The data can be modified to hide or change the sender, or be redirected.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or later) session key

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, computers will not be able to join Windows NT 4.0 domains, and trusts between Active Directory domains and Windows NT-style domains may not work properly.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RequireStrongKey' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
Name String Exists RequireStrongKey
Last Write Time Int Exists 134073381068191305
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/domain-member-require-strong-windows-2000-or-later-session-key
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000069

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.7 Interactive logon

This section contains recommendations related to interactive logons.

Pass

2.3.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users must press CTRL+ALT+DEL before they log on.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Microsoft developed this feature to make it easier for users with certain types of physical impairments to log on to computers that run Windows. If users are not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL, they are susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept their passwords. If CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before logon, user passwords are communicated by means of a trusted path.

An attacker could install a Trojan horse program that looks like the standard Windows logon dialog box and capture the user's password. The attacker would then be able to log on to the compromised account with whatever level of privilege that user has.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL

Impact:

Users must press CTRL+ALT+DEL before they log on to Windows unless they use a smart card for Windows logon. A smart card is a tamper-proof device that stores security information.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableCAD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists DisableCAD
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.1_L1_Ensure_Interactive_logon_Do_not_require_CTRLALTDEL_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-require-ctrl-alt-del</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000071</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575601"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157560_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575602"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157560_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157560"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157560">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157560"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableCAD' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableCAD</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-require-ctrl-alt-del
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000071

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the account name of the last user to log on to the client computers in your organization will be displayed in each computer's respective Windows logon screen. Enable this policy setting to prevent intruders from collecting account names visually from the screens of desktop or laptop computers in your organization.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

An attacker with access to the console (for example, someone with physical access or someone who is able to connect to the server through Remote Desktop Services) could view the name of the last user who logged on to the server. The attacker could then try to guess the password, use a dictionary, or use a brute-force attack to try and log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in

Note: In older versions of Microsoft Windows, this setting was named Interactive logon: Do not display last user name , but it was renamed starting with Windows 10 Release 1703.

Impact:

The name of the last user to successfully log on will not be displayed in the Windows logon screen.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DontDisplayLastUserName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists DontDisplayLastUserName
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-display-last-user-name</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000072</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575651"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157565_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575652"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157565_var2"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157565"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157565">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157565"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DontDisplayLastUserName' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DontDisplayLastUserName</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-display-last-user-name
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000072

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit' is set to '900 or fewer second(s), but not 0'

Description:

Windows notices inactivity of a logon session, and if the amount of inactive time exceeds the inactivity limit, then the screen saver will run, locking the session.

The recommended state for this setting is: 900 or fewer second(s), but not 0 .

Note: A value of 0 does not conform to the benchmark as it disables the machine inactivity limit.

If a user forgets to lock their computer when they walk away it's possible that a passerby will hijack it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 900 or fewer seconds, but not 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Machine inactivity limit

Impact:

The screen saver will automatically activate when the computer has been unattended for the amount of time specified. The impact should be minimal since the screen saver is enabled by default.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists InactivityTimeoutSecs
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 900
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists InactivityTimeoutSecs
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 900
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-machine-inactivity-limit</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000074</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575761"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157576_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575762"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157576_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157576"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157576">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157576"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '900'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>InactivityTimeoutSecs</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>900</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575791"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157579_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575792"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157579_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157579"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157579">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157579"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'InactivityTimeoutSecs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>InactivityTimeoutSecs</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>900</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-machine-inactivity-limit
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000074

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.3
    Label: Configure Automatic Session Locking on Enterprise Assets
    Description: Configure automatic session locking on enterprise assets after a defined period of inactivity. For general purpose operating systems, the period must not exceed 15 minutes. For mobile end-user devices, the period must not exceed 2 minutes.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Fail

2.3.7.5 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on'

Description:

This policy setting specifies a text message that displays to users when they log on. Set the following group policy to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization.

Displaying a warning message before logon may help prevent an attack by warning the attacker about the consequences of their misconduct before it happens. It may also help to reinforce corporate policy by notifying employees of the appropriate policy during the logon process. This text is often used for legal reasons—for example, to warn users about the ramifications of misusing company information or to warn them that their actions may be audited.

Note: Any warning that you display should first be approved by your organization's legal and human resources representatives.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Message text for users attempting to log on

Impact:

Users will have to acknowledge a dialog box containing the configured text before they can log on to the computer.

Note: Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional support logon banners that can exceed 512 characters in length and that can also contain carriage-return line-feed sequences. However, Windows 2000-based clients cannot interpret and display these messages. You must use a Windows 2000-based computer to create a logon message policy that applies to Windows 2000-based computers.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LegalNoticeText' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '.+'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists LegalNoticeText
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists No Value
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.5_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_text_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>fail</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-message-text-for-users-attempting-to-log-on</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000075</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575831"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157583_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575832"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157583_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157583"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157583">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157583"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LegalNoticeText' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '.+'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LegalNoticeText</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-message-text-for-users-attempting-to-log-on
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000075

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Fail

2.3.7.6 (L1) Configure 'Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on'

Description:

This policy setting specifies the text displayed in the title bar of the window that users see when they log on to the system. Configure this setting in a manner that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization.

Displaying a warning message before logon may help prevent an attack by warning the attacker about the consequences of their misconduct before it happens. It may also help to reinforce corporate policy by notifying employees of the appropriate policy during the logon process.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, configure the following UI path to a value that is consistent with the security and operational requirements of your organization:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Message title for users attempting to log on

Impact:

Users will have to acknowledge a dialog box with the configured title before they can log on to the computer.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LegalNoticeCaption' is set to '.+'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists LegalNoticeCaption
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists No Value
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.7.6_L1_Configure_Interactive_logon_Message_title_for_users_attempting_to_log_on"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>fail</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-message-title-for-users-attempting-to-log-on</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000076</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575861"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157586_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575862"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157586_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157586"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157586">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157586"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LegalNoticeCaption' is set to '.+'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LegalNoticeCaption</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-message-title-for-users-attempting-to-log-on
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000076

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration' is set to 'between 5 and 14 days'

Description:

This policy setting determines how far in advance users are warned that their password will expire. It is recommended that you configure this policy setting to at least 5 days but no more than 14 days to sufficiently warn users when their passwords will expire.

The recommended state for this setting is: between 5 and 14 days .

Users will need to be warned that their passwords are going to expire, or they may inadvertently be locked out of the computer when their passwords expire. This condition could lead to confusion for users who access the network locally, or make it impossible for users to access your organization's network through dial-up or virtual private network (VPN) connections.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to a value between 5 and 14 days :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration

Impact:

Users will see a dialog box prompt to change their password each time that they log on to the domain when their password is configured to expire between 5 and 14 days.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PasswordExpiryWarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '14'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622760206728
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 7
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'passwordexpirywarning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622760206728
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 7
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>All</td>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-prompt-user-to-change-password-before-expiration
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000078

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior' is set to 'Lock Workstation' or higher

Description:

This policy setting determines what happens when the smart card for a logged-on user is removed from the smart card reader.

The recommended state for this setting is: Lock Workstation . Configuring this setting to Force Logoff or Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session also conforms to the benchmark.

Users sometimes forget to lock their workstations when they are away from them, allowing the possibility for malicious users to access their computers. If smart cards are used for authentication, the computer should automatically lock itself when the card is removed to ensure that only the user with the smart card is accessing resources using those credentials.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Lock Workstation (or, if applicable for your environment, Force Logoff or Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session ):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior

Impact:

If you select Lock Workstation , the workstation is locked when the smart card is removed, allowing users to leave the area, take their smart card with them, and still maintain a protected session.

If you select Force Logoff , users are automatically logged off when their smart card is removed.

If you select Disconnect if a Remote Desktop Services session , removal of the smart card disconnects the session without logging the users off. This allows the user to insert the smart card and resume the session later, or at another smart card reader-equipped computer, without having to log on again. If the session is local, this policy will function identically to Lock Workstation .

Enforcing this setting on computers used by people who must log onto multiple computers in order to perform their duties could be frustrating and lower productivity. For example, if network administrators are limited to a single account but need to log into several computers simultaneously in order to effectively manage the network enforcing this setting will limit them to logging onto one computer at a time. For these reasons it is recommended that this setting only be enforced on workstations used for purposes commonly associated with typical users such as document creation and email.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ScRemoveOption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '^(1|2|3)$'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Name String Exists ScRemoveOption
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622760206728
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-smart-card-removal-behavior
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000080

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.3
    Label: Configure Automatic Session Locking on Enterprise Assets
    Description: Configure automatic session locking on enterprise assets after a defined period of inactivity. For general purpose operating systems, the period must not exceed 15 minutes. For mobile end-user devices, the period must not exceed 2 minutes.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.8 Microsoft network client

This section contains recommendations related to configuring the Microsoft network client.

Pass

2.3.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB client component.

Note: When Windows Vista-based computers have this policy setting enabled and they connect to file or print shares on remote servers, it is important that the setting is synchronized with its companion setting, Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) , on those servers. For more information about these settings, see the "Microsoft network client and server: Digitally sign communications (four related settings)" section in Chapter 5 of the Threats and Countermeasures guide.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)

Impact:

The Microsoft network client will not communicate with a Microsoft network server unless that server agrees to perform SMB packet signing.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Name String Exists RequireSecuritySignature
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331291847
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157603"
                       check="all"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RequireSecuritySignature</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331291847</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-client-digitally-sign-communications-always
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000081

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB client will attempt to negotiate SMB packet signing.

Note: Enabling this policy setting on SMB clients on your network makes them fully effective for packet signing with all clients and servers in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Name String Exists EnableSecuritySignature
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331291847
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableSecuritySignature</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331291847</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/jj852251(v=ws.11)
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000082

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB redirector will send plaintext passwords during authentication to third-party SMB servers that do not support password encryption.

It is recommended that you disable this policy setting unless there is a strong business case to enable it. If this policy setting is enabled, unencrypted passwords will be allowed across the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

If you enable this policy setting, the server can transmit passwords in plaintext across the network to other computers that offer SMB services, which is a significant security risk. These other computers may not use any of the SMB security mechanisms that are included with Windows Server 2003.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Some very old applications and operating systems such as MS-DOS, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows 95a may not be able to communicate with the servers in your organization by means of the SMB protocol.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnablePlainTextPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331291847
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-client-send-unencrypted-password-to-third-party-smb-servers</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000083</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnablePlainTextPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-client-send-unencrypted-password-to-third-party-smb-servers
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000083

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

2.3.9 Microsoft network server

This section contains recommendations related to configuring the Microsoft network server.

Pass

2.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session' is set to '15 or fewer minute(s)'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify the amount of continuous idle time that must pass in an SMB session before the session is suspended because of inactivity. Administrators can use this policy setting to control when a computer suspends an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically reestablished.

The maximum value is 99999, which is over 69 days; in effect, this value disables the setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: 15 or fewer minute(s) .

Each SMB session consumes server resources, and numerous null sessions will slow the server or possibly cause it to fail. An attacker could repeatedly establish SMB sessions until the server's SMB services become slow or unresponsive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 15 or fewer minute(s) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session

Impact:

There will be little impact because SMB sessions will be re-established automatically if the client resumes activity.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to less than or equal to '15'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists AutoDisconnect
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 15
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-amount-of-idle-time-required-before-suspending-session</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000084</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157612_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157612_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157612"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157612">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157612"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AutoDisconnect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to less than or equal to '15'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AutoDisconnect</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>15</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-amount-of-idle-time-required-before-suspending-session
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000084

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether packet signing is required by the SMB server component. Enable this policy setting in a mixed environment to prevent downstream clients from using the workstation as a network server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always)

Impact:

The Microsoft network server will not communicate with a Microsoft network client unless that client agrees to perform SMB packet signing.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists RequireSecuritySignature
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-always</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000085</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576151"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157615_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576152"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157615_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157615"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157615">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157615"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RequireSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RequireSecuritySignature</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-always
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000085

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing with clients that request it. If no signing request comes from the client, a connection will be allowed without a signature if the Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) setting is not enabled.

Note: Enable this policy setting on SMB clients on your network to make them fully effective for packet signing with all clients and servers in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Session hijacking uses tools that allow attackers who have access to the same network as the client or server to interrupt, end, or steal a session in progress. Attackers can potentially intercept and modify unsigned SMB packets and then modify the traffic and forward it so that the server might perform undesirable actions. Alternatively, the attacker could pose as the server or client after legitimate authentication and gain unauthorized access to data.

SMB is the resource sharing protocol that is supported by many Windows operating systems. It is the basis of NetBIOS and many other protocols. SMB signatures authenticate both users and the servers that host the data. If either side fails the authentication process, data transmission will not take place.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)

Impact:

The Microsoft network server will negotiate SMB packet signing as requested by the client. That is, if packet signing has been enabled on the client, packet signing will be negotiated.

The Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista implementations of the SMB file and print sharing protocol support mutual authentication, which prevents session hijacking attacks and supports message authentication to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. SMB signing provides this authentication by placing a digital signature into each SMB, which is then verified by both the client and the server.

Implementation of SMB signing may negatively affect performance, because each packet needs to be signed and verified. If these settings are enabled on a server that is performing multiple roles, such as a small business server that is serving as a Domain Controller, file server, print server, and application server performance may be substantially slowed. Additionally, if you configure computers to ignore all unsigned SMB communications, older applications and operating systems will not be able to connect. However, if you completely disable all SMB signing, computers will be vulnerable to session hijacking attacks.

When SMB signing policies are enabled on Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2003 and member computers running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 group policy processing will fail. A hotfix is available from Microsoft that resolves this issue; see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950876 for more details: Group Policy settings are not applied on member computers that are running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 when certain SMB signing policies are enabled .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists EnableSecuritySignature
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Digitally_sign_communications_if_client_agrees_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-if-client-agrees</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000086</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576181"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157618_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576182"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157618_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157618"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157618">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157618"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableSecuritySignature' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableSecuritySignature</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/smbv1-microsoft-network-server-digitally-sign-communications-if-client-agrees
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000086

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This security setting determines whether to disconnect users who are connected to the local computer outside their user account's valid logon hours. This setting affects the Server Message Block (SMB) component. If you enable this policy setting you should also enable Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire (Rule 2.3.11.6).

If your organization configures logon hours for users, this policy setting is necessary to ensure they are effective.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

If your organization configures logon hours for users, then it makes sense to enable this policy setting. Otherwise, users who should not have access to network resources outside of their logon hours may actually be able to continue to use those resources with sessions that were established during allowed hours.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. If logon hours are not used in your organization, this policy setting will have no impact. If logon hours are used, existing user sessions will be forcibly terminated when their logon hours expire.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'enableforcedlogoff' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists enableforcedlogoff
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_network_server_Disconnect_clients_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/13"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000087</xccdf:ident>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'enableforcedlogoff' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>enableforcedlogoff</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-disconnect-clients-when-logon-hours-expire
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000087

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level' is set to 'Accept if provided by client' or higher

Description:

This policy setting controls the level of validation a computer with shared folders or printers (the server) performs on the service principal name (SPN) that is provided by the client computer when it establishes a session using the server message block (SMB) protocol.

The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for file and print sharing and other networking operations, such as remote Windows administration. The SMB protocol supports validating the SMB server service principal name (SPN) within the authentication blob provided by a SMB client to prevent a class of attacks against SMB servers referred to as SMB relay attacks. This setting will affect both SMB1 and SMB2.

The recommended state for this setting is: Accept if provided by client . Configuring this setting to Required from client also conforms to the benchmark.

The identity of a computer can be spoofed to gain unauthorized access to network resources.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Accept if provided by client (configuring to Required from client also conforms to the benchmark):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level

Impact:

All Windows operating systems support both a client-side SMB component and a server-side SMB component. This setting affects the server SMB behavior, and its implementation should be carefully evaluated and tested to prevent disruptions to file and print serving capabilities.

If configured to Accept if provided by client , the SMB server will accept and validate the SPN provided by the SMB client and allow a session to be established if it matches the SMB server’s list of SPN’s for itself. If the SPN does NOT match, the session request for that SMB client will be denied.

If configured to Required from client , the SMB client MUST send a SPN name in session setup, and the SPN name provided MUST match the SMB server that is being requested to establish a connection. If no SPN is provided by client, or the SPN provided does not match, the session is denied.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists SMBServerNameHardeningLevel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists SMBServerNameHardeningLevel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
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                   multi-check="false">
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SMBServerNameHardeningLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                              <td>Ensure 'SMBServerNameHardeningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SMBServerNameHardeningLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/microsoft-network-server-server-spn-target-name-validation-level
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000088

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

2.3.10 Network access

This section contains recommendations related to network access.

Pass

2.3.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether an anonymous user can request security identifier (SID) attributes for another user, or use a SID to obtain its corresponding user name.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

If this policy setting is enabled, a user with local access could use the well-known Administrator's SID to learn the real name of the built-in Administrator account, even if it has been renamed. That person could then use the account name to initiate a password guessing attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LSAAnonymousNameLookup' is 'Equals' to 'False'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Wmi57 Item
Name Type Status Value
Namespace String Exists root\rsop\computer
Wql String Exists SELECT Setting FROM RSOP_SecuritySettingBoolean WHERE KeyName='LSAAnonymousNameLookup' AND Precedence=1
Result Record Exists False


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-allow-anonymous-sidname-translation</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000091</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157631"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157631_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157631"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157631">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157631"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LSAAnonymousNameLookup' is 'Equals' to 'False'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Wmi57 Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Namespace</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>root\rsop\computer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Wql</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SELECT Setting FROM RSOP_SecuritySettingBoolean WHERE KeyName='LSAAnonymousNameLookup' AND Precedence=1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Result</td>
                              <td>Record</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>False</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-allow-anonymous-sidname-translation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000091

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the ability of anonymous users to enumerate the accounts in the Security Accounts Manager (SAM). If you enable this policy setting, users with anonymous connections will not be able to enumerate domain account user names on the systems in your environment. This policy setting also allows additional restrictions on anonymous connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This policy has no effect on Domain Controllers.

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and use the information to attempt to guess passwords or perform social engineering attacks. (Social engineering attacks try to deceive users in some way to obtain passwords or some form of security information.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. It will be impossible to establish trusts with Windows NT 4.0-based domains. Also, client computers that run older versions of the Windows operating system such as Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 will experience problems when they try to use resources on the server.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictAnonymousSAM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists RestrictAnonymousSAM
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.2_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:49.991+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-anonymous-enumeration-of-sam-accounts</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000093</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576331"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157633_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576332"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157633_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157633"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157633">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157633"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RestrictAnonymousSAM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RestrictAnonymousSAM</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-anonymous-enumeration-of-sam-accounts
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000093

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the ability of anonymous users to enumerate SAM accounts as well as shares. If you enable this policy setting, anonymous users will not be able to enumerate domain account user names and network share names on the systems in your environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This policy has no effect on Domain Controllers.

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and shared resources and use the information to attempt to guess passwords or perform social engineering attacks. (Social engineering attacks try to deceive users in some way to obtain passwords or some form of security information.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares

Impact:

It will be impossible to establish trusts with Windows NT 4.0-based domains. Also, client computers that run older versions of the Windows operating system such as Windows NT 3.51 and Windows 95 will experience problems when they try to use resources on the server. Users who access file and print servers anonymously will be unable to list the shared network resources on those servers; the users will have to authenticate before they can view the lists of shared folders and printers. However, even with this policy setting enabled, anonymous users will have access to resources with permissions that explicitly include the built-in group, ANONYMOUS LOGON .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists RestrictAnonymous
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.3_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_anonymous_enumeration_of_SAM_accounts_and_shares_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-anonymous-enumeration-of-sam-accounts-and-shares</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000092</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576351"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157635_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576352"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157635_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157635"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157635">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157635"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RestrictAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RestrictAnonymous</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-anonymous-enumeration-of-sam-accounts-and-shares
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000092

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether Credential Manager (formerly called Stored User Names and Passwords) saves passwords or credentials for later use when it gains domain authentication.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Changes to this setting will not take effect until Windows is restarted.

Passwords that are cached can be accessed by the user when logged on to the computer. Although this information may sound obvious, a problem can arise if the user unknowingly executes hostile code that reads the passwords and forwards them to another, unauthorized user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication

Impact:

Credential Manager will not store passwords and credentials on the computer. Users will be forced to enter passwords whenever they log on to their Passport account or other network resources that aren't accessible to their domain account. Testing has shown that clients running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 will be unable to connect to Distributed File System (DFS) shares in untrusted domains. Enabling this setting also makes it impossible to specify alternate credentials for scheduled tasks, this can cause a variety of problems. For example, some third-party backup products will no longer work. This policy setting should have no impact on users who access network resources that are configured to allow access with their Active Directory-based domain account.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableDomainCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists DisableDomainCreds
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.4_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Do_not_allow_storage_of_passwords_and_credentials_for_network_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-storage-of-passwords-and-credentials-for-network-authentication</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000094</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576391"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157639_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576392"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157639_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157639"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157639">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157639"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableDomainCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableDomainCreds</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-do-not-allow-storage-of-passwords-and-credentials-for-network-authentication
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000094

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines what additional permissions are assigned for anonymous connections to the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

An unauthorized user could anonymously list account names and shared resources and use the information to attempt to guess passwords, perform social engineering attacks, or launch DoS attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EveryoneIncludesAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists EveryoneIncludesAnonymous
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.5_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Let_Everyone_permissions_apply_to_anonymous_users_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-let-everyone-permissions-apply-to-anonymous-users</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000095</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576421"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157642_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576422"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157642_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157642"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157642">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157642"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EveryoneIncludesAnonymous' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EveryoneIncludesAnonymous</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-let-everyone-permissions-apply-to-anonymous-users
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000095

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None'

Description:

This policy setting determines which communication sessions, or pipes, will have attributes and permissions that allow anonymous access.

The recommended state for this setting is: <blank> (i.e. None).

Limiting named pipes that can be accessed anonymously will reduce the attack surface of the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to <blank> (i.e. None):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Named Pipes that can be accessed anonymously

Impact:

This configuration will disable null session access over named pipes, and applications that rely on this feature or on unauthenticated access to named pipes will no longer function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NullSessionPipes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists NullSessionPipes
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_multi_sz
Value String Exists No Value
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.6_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Named_Pipes_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-named-pipes-that-can-be-accessed-anonymously</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000096</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576451"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157645_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576452"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157645_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157645"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157645">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157645"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NullSessionPipes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NullSessionPipes</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_multi_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-named-pipes-that-can-be-accessed-anonymously
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000096

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
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Pass

2.3.10.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths' is configured

Description:

This policy setting determines which registry paths will be accessible over the network, regardless of the users or groups listed in the access control list (ACL) of the winreg registry key.

Note: This setting does not exist in Windows XP. There was a setting with that name in Windows XP, but it is called "Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths" in Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 (non-R2).

Note #2: When you configure this setting you specify a list of one or more objects. The delimiter used when entering the list is a line feed or carriage return, that is, type the first object on the list, press the Enter button, type the next object, press Enter again, etc. The setting value is stored as a comma-delimited list in group policy security templates. It is also rendered as a comma-delimited list in Group Policy Editor's display pane and the Resultant Set of Policy console. It is recorded in the registry as a line-feed delimited list in a REG_MULTI_SZ value.

The recommended state for this setting is:

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications

Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

The registry is a database that contains computer configuration information, and much of the information is sensitive. An attacker could use this information to facilitate unauthorized activities. To reduce the risk of such an attack, suitable ACLs are assigned throughout the registry to help protect it from access by unauthorized users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you remove the default registry paths from the list of accessible ones, remote management tools such as the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Systems Management Server could fail, as they require remote access to the registry to properly monitor and manage computers.

Note: If you want to allow remote access, you must also enable the Remote Registry service.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions,System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedExactPaths
Name String Exists Machine
Last Write Time Int Exists 132201836706584195
Type String Exists reg_multi_sz
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications
Value String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-remotely-accessible-registry-paths</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000098</xccdf:ident>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157647"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157647">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157647"
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                              <td>Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions,System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedExactPaths</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Machine</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>132201836706584195</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_multi_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>64_bit</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-remotely-accessible-registry-paths
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000098

CIS Controls V7.0:

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    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

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    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
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2.3.10.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths' is configured

Description:

This policy setting determines which registry paths and sub-paths will be accessible over the network, regardless of the users or groups listed in the access control list (ACL) of the winreg registry key.

Note: In Windows XP this setting is called "Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths," the setting with that same name in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), and Windows Server 2003 does not exist in Windows XP.

Note #2: When you configure this setting you specify a list of one or more objects. The delimiter used when entering the list is a line feed or carriage return, that is, type the first object on the list, press the Enter button, type the next object, press Enter again, etc. The setting value is stored as a comma-delimited list in group policy security templates. It is also rendered as a comma-delimited list in Group Policy Editor's display pane and the Resultant Set of Policy console. It is recorded in the registry as a line-feed delimited list in a REG_MULTI_SZ value.

The recommended state for this setting is:

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers

System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog

Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server

Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print

Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration

Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib

System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog

The registry contains sensitive computer configuration information that could be used by an attacker to facilitate unauthorized activities. The fact that the default ACLs assigned throughout the registry are fairly restrictive and help to protect the registry from access by unauthorized users reduces the risk of such an attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OLAP Server SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you remove the default registry paths from the list of accessible ones, remote management tools such as the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and Microsoft Systems Management Server could fail, as they require remote access to the registry to properly monitor and manage computers.

Note: If you want to allow remote access, you must also enable the Remote Registry service.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Machine' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers,System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog,Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print,Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Cu
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\AllowedPaths
Name String Exists Machine
Last Write Time Int Exists 132201836706584195
Type String Exists reg_multi_sz
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog
Value String Exists Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server
Value String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print
Value String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration
Value String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib
Value String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysmonLog</td>
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                              <td>No Value</td>
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                              <td>64_bit</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-remotely-accessible-registry-paths-and-subpaths
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000097

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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2.3.10.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

When enabled, this policy setting restricts anonymous access to only those shares and pipes that are named in the Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously and Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously settings. This policy setting controls null session access to shares on your computers by adding RestrictNullSessAccess with the value 1 in the

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters

registry key. This registry value toggles null session shares on or off to control whether the server service restricts unauthenticated clients' access to named resources.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Null sessions are a weakness that can be exploited through shares (including the default shares) on computers in your environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. If you choose to enable this setting and are supporting Windows NT 4.0 domains, you should check if any of the named pipes are required to maintain trust relationships between the domains, and then add the pipe to the Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously list:

  • COMNAP: SNA session access
  • COMNODE: SNA session access
  • SQL\QUERY: SQL instance access
  • SPOOLSS: Spooler service
  • LLSRPC: License Logging service
  • NETLOGON: Net Logon service
  • LSARPC: LSA access
  • SAMR: Remote access to SAM objects
  • BROWSER: Computer Browser service

Previous to the release of Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) these named pipes were allowed anonymous access by default, but with the increased hardening in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 these pipes must be explicitly added if needed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictNullSessAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists RestrictNullSessAccess
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157652"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RestrictNullSessAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RestrictNullSessAccess</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-restrict-anonymous-access-to-named-pipes-and-shares
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000099

CIS Controls V7.0:

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    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Restrict clients allowed to make remote calls to SAM' is set to 'Administrators: Remote Access: Allow'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to restrict remote RPC connections to SAM.

The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators: Remote Access: Allow .

Note: A Windows 10 R1607, Server 2016 or newer OS is required to access and set this value in Group Policy.

Note #2: This setting was originally only supported on Windows 10 R1607 or newer, then support for it was added to Windows 7 or newer via the March 2017 security patches.

Note #3: If your organization is using Microsoft Defender for Identity (formerly Azure Advanced Threat Protection (Azure ATP)), the (organization-named) Defender for Identity Directory Service Account (DSA), will also need to be granted the same Remote Access: Allow permission. For more information on adding the service account please see Configure SAM-R to enable lateral movement path detection in Microsoft Defender for Identity | Microsoft Docs .

To ensure that an unauthorized user cannot anonymously list local account names or groups and use the information to attempt to guess passwords or perform social engineering attacks. (Social engineering attacks try to deceive users in some way to obtain passwords or some form of security information.)

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators: Remote Access: Allow :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Restrict clients allowed to make remote calls to SAM

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'restrictremotesam' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists restrictremotesam
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.10_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Restrict_clients_allowed_to_make_remote_calls_to_SAM_is_set_to_Administrators_Remote_Access_Allow"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-restrict-clients-allowed-to-make-remote-sam-calls</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000100</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576541"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157654_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576542"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157654_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157654"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157654">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157654"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'restrictremotesam' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>restrictremotesam</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-restrict-clients-allowed-to-make-remote-sam-calls
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000100

CIS Controls V7.0:

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    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.10.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously' is set to 'None'

Description:

This policy setting determines which network shares can be accessed by anonymous users. The default configuration for this policy setting has little effect because all users have to be authenticated before they can access shared resources on the server.

The recommended state for this setting is: <blank> (i.e. None).

It is very dangerous to allow any values in this setting. Any shares that are listed can be accessed by any network user, which could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to <blank> (i.e. None):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists NullSessionShares
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_multi_sz
Value String Exists No Value
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name String Exists NullSessionShares
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_multi_sz
Value String Exists No Value
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.11_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Shares_that_can_be_accessed_anonymously_is_set_to_None"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-shares-that-can-be-accessed-anonymously</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000101</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157658"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157658">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157658"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NullSessionShares</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_multi_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576561"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157656_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576562"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157656_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157656"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157656">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157656"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NullSessionShares' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to ''</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NullSessionShares</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608196570270</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_multi_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-shares-that-can-be-accessed-anonymously
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000101

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.6
    Label: Protect Information through Access Control Lists
    Description: Protect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
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2.3.10.12 (L1) Ensure 'Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts' is set to 'Classic - local users authenticate as themselves'

Description:

This policy setting determines how network logons that use local accounts are authenticated. The Classic option allows precise control over access to resources, including the ability to assign different types of access to different users for the same resource. The Guest only option allows you to treat all users equally. In this context, all users authenticate as Guest only to receive the same access level to a given resource.

The recommended state for this setting is: Classic - local users authenticate as themselves .

Note: This setting does not affect interactive logons that are performed remotely by using such services as Telnet or Remote Desktop Services (formerly called Terminal Services).

With the Guest only model, any user who can authenticate to your computer over the network does so with guest privileges, which probably means that they will not have write access to shared resources on that computer. Although this restriction does increase security, it makes it more difficult for authorized users to access shared resources on those computers because ACLs on those resources must include access control entries (ACEs) for the Guest account. With the Classic model, local accounts should be password protected. Otherwise, if Guest access is enabled, anyone can use those user accounts to access shared system resources.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Classic - local users authenticate as themselves :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration for domain-joined computers.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ForceGuest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists ForceGuest
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.10.12_L1_Ensure_Network_access_Sharing_and_security_model_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Classic_-_local_users_authenticate_as_themselves"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000102</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576601"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157660_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576602"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157660_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157660"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157660">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157660"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ForceGuest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ForceGuest</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-access-sharing-and-security-model-for-local-accounts
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000102

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2.3.11 Network security

This section contains recommendations related to network security.

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2.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether Local System services that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication can use the computer identity. This policy is supported on at least Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

When connecting to computers running versions of Windows earlier than Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 (non-R2), services running as Local System and using SPNEGO (Negotiate) that revert to NTLM use the computer identity. In Windows 7, if you are connecting to a computer running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista, then a system service uses either the computer identity or a NULL session. When connecting with a NULL session, a system-generated session key is created, which provides no protection but allows applications to sign and encrypt data without errors. When connecting with the computer identity, both signing and encryption is supported in order to provide data protection.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM

Impact:

Services running as Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication will use the computer identity. This might cause some authentication requests between Windows operating systems to fail and log an error.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'UseMachineId' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists UseMachineId
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.1_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_Local_System_to_use_computer_identity_for_NTLM_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000103</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576621"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157662_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576622"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157662_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157662"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157662">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157662"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'UseMachineId' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>UseMachineId</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-local-system-to-use-computer-identity-for-ntlm
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000103

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Pass

2.3.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether NTLM is allowed to fall back to a NULL session when used with LocalSystem.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

NULL sessions are less secure because by definition they are unauthenticated.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Any applications that require NULL sessions for LocalSystem will not work as designed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowNullSessionFallback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists AllowNullSessionFallback
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.2_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Allow_LocalSystem_NULL_session_fallback_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-localsystem-null-session-fallback</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000104</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576641"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157664_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576642"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157664_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157664"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157664">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157664"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowNullSessionFallback' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowNullSessionFallback</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-localsystem-null-session-fallback
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000104

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
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2.3.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting determines if online identities are able to authenticate to this computer.

The Public Key Cryptography Based User-to-User (PKU2U) protocol introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is implemented as a security support provider (SSP). The SSP enables peer-to-peer authentication, particularly through the Windows 7 media and file sharing feature called HomeGroup, which permits sharing between computers that are not members of a domain.

With PKU2U, a new extension was introduced to the Negotiate authentication package, Spnego.dll . In previous versions of Windows, Negotiate decided whether to use Kerberos or NTLM for authentication. The extension SSP for Negotiate, Negoexts.dll , which is treated as an authentication protocol by Windows, supports Microsoft SSPs including PKU2U.

When computers are configured to accept authentication requests by using online IDs, Negoexts.dll calls the PKU2U SSP on the computer that is used to log on. The PKU2U SSP obtains a local certificate and exchanges the policy between the peer computers. When validated on the peer computer, the certificate within the metadata is sent to the logon peer for validation and associates the user's certificate to a security token and the logon process completes.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: If a hybrid environment is used, and PKU2U is Disabled , Remote Desktop connections from a hybrid joined system to a hybrid joined system will fail.

The PKU2U protocol is a peer-to-peer authentication protocol - authentication should be managed centrally in most managed networks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities

Impact:

None - this is the default configuration for domain-joined computers.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowOnlineID' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\pku2u
Name String Exists AllowOnlineID
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.3_L1_Ensure_Network_Security_Allow_PKU2U_authentication_requests_to_this_computer_to_use_online_identities_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-pku2u-authentication-requests-to-this-computer-to-use-online-identities</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000105</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576661"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157666_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576662"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157666_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157666"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157666">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157666"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowOnlineID' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\pku2u</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowOnlineID</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-allow-pku2u-authentication-requests-to-this-computer-to-use-online-identities
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000105

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos' is set to 'AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to set the encryption types that Kerberos is allowed to use.

The recommended state for this setting is: AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types .

Note: Some legacy applications and OSes may still require RC4_HMAC_MD5 - we recommend you test in your environment and verify whether you can safely remove it.

The strength of each encryption algorithm varies from one to the next, choosing stronger algorithms will reduce the risk of compromise however doing so may cause issues when the computer attempts to authenticate with systems that do not support them.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to AES128_HMAC_SHA1, AES256_HMAC_SHA1, Future encryption types :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos

Impact:

If not selected, the encryption type will not be allowed. This setting may affect compatibility with client computers or services and applications. Multiple selections are permitted.

Note: Some legacy applications and OSes may still require RC4_HMAC_MD5 - we recommend you test in your environment and verify whether you can safely remove it.

Note #2: Windows Vista and below allow DES for Kerberos by default, but later OS versions do not.

Note #3: Some prerequisites might need to be met on Domain Controllers to support Kerberos AES 128 and 256 bit encryption types, as well as enabling support for Kerberos AES 128 and 256 bit on user accounts (in account options) for this recommendation to work correctly.

Note #4: If your organization uses Azure Files, please note that Microsoft did not introduce AES 256 Kerberos encryption support for it until AD DS authentication module v0.2.2. Please see this link for more information:

Azure Files on-premises AD DS Authentication support for AES 256 Kerberos encryption | Microsoft Docs

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483640'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters
Name String Exists SupportedEncryptionTypes
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2147483640
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.4_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Configure_encryption_types_allowed_for_Kerberos_is_set_to_AES128_HMAC_SHA1_AES256_HMAC_SHA1_Future_encryption_types"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/18/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-configure-encryption-types-allowed-for-kerberos</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000106</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576681"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157668_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576682"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157668_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157668"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157668">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157668"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SupportedEncryptionTypes' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2147483640'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SupportedEncryptionTypes</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2147483640</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-configure-encryption-types-allowed-for-kerberos
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000106

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
    Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
  • Control 18: Application Software Security: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage the security life cycle of all in-house developed and acquired software in order to prevent, detect, and correct security weaknesses.
    Subcontrol: 18.5
    Label: Use Only Standardized and Extensively Reviewed Encryption Algorithms
    Description: Use only standardized and extensively reviewed encryption algorithms.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.11.5 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the LAN Manager (LM) hash value for the new password is stored when the password is changed. The LM hash is relatively weak and prone to attack compared to the cryptographically stronger Microsoft Windows NT hash. Since LM hashes are stored on the local computer in the security database, passwords can then be easily compromised if the database is attacked.

Note: Older operating systems and some third-party applications may fail when this policy setting is enabled. Also, note that the password will need to be changed on all accounts after you enable this setting to gain the proper benefit.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

The SAM file can be targeted by attackers who seek access to username and password hashes. Such attacks use special tools to crack passwords, which can then be used to impersonate users and gain access to resources on your network. These types of attacks will not be prevented if you enable this policy setting, but it will be much more difficult for these types of attacks to succeed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Earlier operating systems such as Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows ME as well as some third-party applications will fail.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoLMHash' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists NoLMHash
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000107</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576701"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157670_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576702"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157670_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157670"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157670">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157670"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoLMHash' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoLMHash</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-do-not-store-lan-manager-hash-value-on-next-password-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000107

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.11
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data at rest on servers, applications, and databases containing sensitive data. Storage-layer encryption, also known as server-side encryption, meets the minimum requirement of this Safeguard. Additional encryption methods may include application-layer encryption, also known as client-side encryption, where access to the data storage device(s) does not permit access to the plain-text data.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Manual

2.3.11.6 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether to disconnect users who are connected to the local computer outside their user account's valid logon hours. This setting affects the Server Message Block (SMB) component. If you enable this policy setting you should also enable Microsoft network server: Disconnect clients when logon hours expire (Rule 2.3.9.4).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

If this setting is disabled, a user could remain connected to the computer outside of their allotted logon hours.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.



Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.6_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Force_logoff_when_logon_hours_expire_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="unscored"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="0.0">
   <xccdf:result>notchecked</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/13"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-force-logoff-when-logon-hours-expire</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000108</xccdf:ident>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-force-logoff-when-logon-hours-expire
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000108

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.11.7 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LAN Manager authentication level' is set to 'Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM'

Description:

LAN Manager (LM) was a family of early Microsoft client/server software (predating Windows NT) that allowed users to link personal computers together on a single network. LM network capabilities included transparent file and print sharing, user security features, and network administration tools. In Active Directory domains, the Kerberos protocol is the default authentication protocol. However, if the Kerberos protocol is not negotiated for some reason, Active Directory will use LM, NTLM, or NTLMv2. LAN Manager authentication includes the LM, NTLM, and NTLM version 2 (NTLMv2) variants, and is the protocol that is used to authenticate all Windows clients when they perform the following operations:

  • Join a domain
  • Authenticate between Active Directory forests
  • Authenticate to down-level domains
  • Authenticate to computers that do not run Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP
  • Authenticate to computers that are not in the domain

The Network security: LAN Manager authentication level setting determines which challenge/response authentication protocol is used for network logons. This choice affects the level of authentication protocol used by clients, the level of session security negotiated, and the level of authentication accepted by servers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM .

Windows 2000 and Windows XP clients were configured by default to send LM and NTLM authentication responses (Windows 95-based and Windows 98-based clients only send LM). The default settings in OSes predating Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) allowed all clients to authenticate with servers and use their resources. However, this meant that LM responses - the weakest form of authentication response - were sent over the network, and it was potentially possible for attackers to sniff that traffic to more easily reproduce the user's password.

The Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT operating systems cannot use the Kerberos version 5 protocol for authentication. For this reason, in a Windows Server 2003 domain, these computers authenticate by default with both the LM and NTLM protocols for network authentication. You can enforce a more secure authentication protocol for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT by using NTLMv2. For the logon process, NTLMv2 uses a secure channel to protect the authentication process. Even if you use NTLMv2 for older clients and servers, Windows-based clients and servers that are members of the domain will use the Kerberos authentication protocol to authenticate with Windows Server 2003 or newer Domain Controllers. For these reasons, it is strongly preferred to restrict the use of LM & NTLM (non-v2) as much as possible.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LAN Manager authentication level

Impact:

Clients use NTLMv2 authentication only and use NTLMv2 session security if the server supports it; Domain Controllers refuse LM and NTLM (accept only NTLMv2 authentication). Clients that do not support NTLMv2 authentication will not be able to authenticate in the domain and access domain resources by using LM and NTLM.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LmCompatibilityLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists LmCompatibilityLevel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 5
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.7_L1_Ensure_Network_security_LAN_Manager_authentication_level_is_set_to_Send_NTLMv2_response_only._Refuse_LM__NTLM"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-lan-manager-authentication-level</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000109</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576721"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157672_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576722"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157672_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157672"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157672">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157672"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LmCompatibilityLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LmCompatibilityLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>5</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-lan-manager-authentication-level
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000109

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

2.3.11.8 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: LDAP client signing requirements' is set to 'Negotiate signing' or higher

Description:

This policy setting determines the level of data signing that is requested on behalf of clients that issue LDAP BIND requests.

Note: This policy setting does not have any impact on LDAP simple bind ( ldap_simple_bind ) or LDAP simple bind through SSL ( ldap_simple_bind_s ). No Microsoft LDAP clients that are included with Windows XP Professional use ldap_simple_bind or ldap_simple_bind_s to communicate with a Domain Controller.

The recommended state for this setting is: Negotiate signing . Configuring this setting to Require signing also conforms to the Benchmark.

Unsigned network traffic is susceptible to man-in-the-middle attacks in which an intruder captures the packets between the client and server, modifies them, and then forwards them to the server. For an LDAP server, this susceptibility means that an attacker could cause a server to make decisions that are based on false or altered data from the LDAP queries. To lower this risk in your network, you can implement strong physical security measures to protect the network infrastructure. Also, you can make all types of man-in-the-middle attacks extremely difficult if you require digital signatures on all network packets by means of IPsec authentication headers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Negotiate signing (configuring to Require signing also conforms to the benchmark):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: LDAP client signing requirements

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. However, if you choose instead to configure the server to require LDAP signatures then you must also configure the client. If you do not configure the client it will not be able to communicate with the server, which could cause many features to fail, including user authentication, Group Policy, and logon scripts, because the caller will be told that the LDAP BIND command request failed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LDAPClientIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LDAP
Name String Exists LDAPClientIntegrity
Last Write Time Int Exists 132201836703610890
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/12/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-ldap-client-signing-requirements</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000110</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576781"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157678_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576782"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157678_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157678"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157678">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157678"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LDAPClientIntegrity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LDAP</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LDAPClientIntegrity</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>132201836703610890</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-ldap-client-signing-requirements
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000110

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.
    Subcontrol: 12.5
    Label: Configure Monitoring Systems to Record Network Packets
    Description: Configure monitoring systems to record network packets passing through the boundary at each of the organization's network boundaries.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.11.9 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption'

Description:

This policy setting determines which behaviors are allowed by clients for applications using the NTLM Security Support Provider (SSP). The SSP Interface (SSPI) is used by applications that need authentication services. The setting does not modify how the authentication sequence works but instead require certain behaviors in applications that use the SSPI.

The recommended state for this setting is: Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption .

Note: These values are dependent on the Network security: LAN Manager Authentication Level (Rule 2.3.11.7) security setting value.

You can enable both options for this policy setting to help protect network traffic that uses the NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLM SSP) from being exposed or tampered with by an attacker who has gained access to the same network. In other words, these options help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients

Impact:

NTLM connections will fail if NTLMv2 protocol and strong encryption (128-bit) are not both negotiated. Client applications that are enforcing these settings will be unable to communicate with older servers that do not support them.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NTLMMinClientSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists NTLMMinClientSec
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 537395200
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.9_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/12/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-minimum-session-security-for-ntlm-ssp-based-including-secure-rpc-clients</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000111</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576811"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157681_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576812"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157681_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157681"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157681">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157681"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NTLMMinClientSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NTLMMinClientSec</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>537395200</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-minimum-session-security-for-ntlm-ssp-based-including-secure-rpc-clients
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000111

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.
    Subcontrol: 12.5
    Label: Configure Monitoring Systems to Record Network Packets
    Description: Configure monitoring systems to record network packets passing through the boundary at each of the organization's network boundaries.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.11.10 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers' is set to 'Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption'

Description:

This policy setting determines which behaviors are allowed by servers for applications using the NTLM Security Support Provider (SSP). The SSP Interface (SSPI) is used by applications that need authentication services. The setting does not modify how the authentication sequence works but instead require certain behaviors in applications that use the SSPI.

The recommended state for this setting is: Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption .

Note: These values are dependent on the Network security: LAN Manager Authentication Level (Rule 2.3.11.7) security setting value.

You can enable all of the options for this policy setting to help protect network traffic that uses the NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLM SSP) from being exposed or tampered with by an attacker who has gained access to the same network. That is, these options help protect against man-in-the-middle attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Require NTLMv2 session security, Require 128-bit encryption :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers

Impact:

NTLM connections will fail if NTLMv2 protocol and strong encryption (128-bit) are not both negotiated. Server applications that are enforcing these settings will be unable to communicate with older servers that do not support them.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NTLMMinServerSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists NTLMMinServerSec
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 537395200
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.11.10_L1_Ensure_Network_security_Minimum_session_security_for_NTLM_SSP_based_including_secure_RPC_servers_is_set_to_Require_NTLMv2_session_security_Require_128-bit_encryption"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/12/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-minimum-session-security-for-ntlm-ssp-based-including-secure-rpc-servers</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000112</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576831"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157683_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576832"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157683_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157683"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157683">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157683"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NTLMMinServerSec' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '537395200'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NTLMMinServerSec</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>537395200</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-minimum-session-security-for-ntlm-ssp-based-including-secure-rpc-servers
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000112

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.
    Subcontrol: 12.5
    Label: Configure Monitoring Systems to Record Network Packets
    Description: Configure monitoring systems to record network packets passing through the boundary at each of the organization's network boundaries.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.11.11 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Restrict NTLM: Audit Incoming NTLM Traffic' is set to 'Enable auditing for all accounts'

Description:

This policy setting allows the auditing of incoming NTLM traffic. Events for this setting are recorded in the operational event log (e.g. Applications and Services Log\Microsoft\Windows\NTLM).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enable auditing for all accounts .

Auditing and monitoring NTLM traffic can assist in identifying systems using this outdated authentication protocol, so they can be remediated to using a more secure protocol, such as Kerberos. The log information gathered can also assist in forensic investigations after a malicious attack.

NTLM and NTLMv2 authentication is vulnerable to various attacks, including SMB relay, man-in-the-middle, and brute force attacks. Reducing and eliminating NTLM authentication in an environment reduces the risk of an attacker gaining access to systems on the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enable auditing for all accounts :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Restrict NTLM: Audit Incoming NTLM Traffic

Impact:

The event log will contain information on incoming NTLM authentication traffic.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AuditReceivingNTLMTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists AuditReceivingNTLMTraffic
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605331119963</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>No Value</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-audit-incoming-ntlm-traffic
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-identity/configure-windows-event-collection#event-id-8004
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000113

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

2.3.11.12 (L1) Ensure 'Network security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers' is set to 'Audit all' or higher

Description:

This policy setting allows the auditing of outgoing NTLM traffic. Events for this setting are recorded in the operational event log (e.g. Applications and Services Log\Microsoft\Windows\NTLM).

The recommended state for this setting is: Audit all . Configuring this setting to Deny All also conforms to the benchmark.

Note: Configuring this setting to Deny All is more secure, however it could have a negative impact on applications that still require NTLM. Test carefully before implementing the Deny All value.

Auditing and monitoring NTLM traffic can assist in identifying systems using this outdated authentication protocol, so they can be remediated to using a more secure protocol, such as Kerberos. The log information gathered can also assist in forensic investigations after a malicious attack.

NTLM and NTLMv2 authentication is vulnerable to various attacks, including SMB relay, man-in-the-middle, and brute force attacks. Reducing and eliminating NTLM authentication in an environment reduces the risk of an attacker gaining access to systems on the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Audit all or higher:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Network security: Restrict NTLM: Outgoing NTLM traffic to remote servers

Impact:

The event log will contain information on outgoing NTLM authentication traffic.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictSendingNTLMTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists RestrictSendingNTLMTraffic
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictSendingNTLMTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0
Name String Exists RestrictSendingNTLMTraffic
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605331119963
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>1</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/network-security-restrict-ntlm-audit-incoming-ntlm-traffic
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-for-identity/configure-windows-event-collection#event-id-8004
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000115

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

2.3.12 Recovery console

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.13 Shutdown

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.14 System cryptography

This section contains recommendations related to system cryptography.

2.3.15 System objects

This section contains recommendations related to system objects.

Pass

2.3.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether case insensitivity is enforced for all subsystems. The Microsoft Win32 subsystem is case insensitive. However, the kernel supports case sensitivity for other subsystems, such as the Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX (POSIX). Because Windows is case insensitive (but the POSIX subsystem will support case sensitivity), failure to enforce this policy setting makes it possible for a user of the POSIX subsystem to create a file with the same name as another file by using mixed case to label it. Such a situation can block access to these files by another user who uses typical Win32 tools, because only one of the files will be available.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Because Windows is case-insensitive but the POSIX subsystem will support case sensitivity, failure to enable this policy setting would make it possible for a user of that subsystem to create a file with the same name as another file but with a different mix of upper and lower case letters. Such a situation could potentially confuse users when they try to access such files from normal Win32 tools because only one of the files will be available.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\System objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ObCaseInsensitive' is equal to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Kernel
Name String Exists ObCaseInsensitive
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157694">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157694"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ObCaseInsensitive' is equal to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Kernel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ObCaseInsensitive</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/system-objects-require-case-insensitivity-for-non-windows-subsystems
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000118

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines the strength of the default discretionary access control list (DACL) for objects. Active Directory maintains a global list of shared system resources, such as DOS device names, mutexes, and semaphores. In this way, objects can be located and shared among processes. Each type of object is created with a default DACL that specifies who can access the objects and what permissions are granted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

This setting determines the strength of the default DACL for objects. Windows maintains a global list of shared computer resources so that objects can be located and shared among processes. Each type of object is created with a default DACL that specifies who can access the objects and with what permissions.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic Links)

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ProtectionMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
Name String Exists ProtectionMode
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609479837644
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.15.2_L1_Ensure_System_objects_Strengthen_default_permissions_of_internal_system_objects_e.g._Symbolic_Links_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/system-objects-strengthen-default-permissions-of-internal-system-objects</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000119</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576961"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157696_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576962"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157696_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157696"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157696">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157696"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ProtectionMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ProtectionMode</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609479837644</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/system-objects-strengthen-default-permissions-of-internal-system-objects
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000119

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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2.3.16 System settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

2.3.17 User Account Control

This section contains recommendations related to User Account Control.

Pass

2.3.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of Admin Approval Mode for the built-in Administrator account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

One of the risks that the User Account Control feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. An attack vector for these programs was to discover the password of the account named "Administrator" because that user account was created for all installations of Windows. To address this risk, in Windows Vista or newer, the built-in Administrator account is now disabled by default. In a default installation of a new computer, accounts with administrative control over the computer are initially set up in one of two ways:

  • If the computer is not joined to a domain, the first user account you create has the equivalent permissions as a local administrator.
  • If the computer is joined to a domain, no local administrator accounts are created. The Enterprise or Domain Administrator must log on to the computer and create one if a local administrator account is warranted.

Once Windows is installed, the built-in Administrator account may be manually enabled, but we strongly recommend that this account remain disabled.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account

Impact:

The built-in Administrator account uses Admin Approval Mode. Users that log on using the local Administrator account will be prompted for consent whenever a program requests an elevation in privilege, just like any other user would.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'FilterAdministratorToken' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists FilterAdministratorToken
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.1_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Admin_Approval_Mode_for_the_Built-in_Administrator_account_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-admin-approval-mode-for-the-built-in-administrator-account</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000120</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576991"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157699_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576992"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157699_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157699"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157699">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157699"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'FilterAdministratorToken' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>FilterAdministratorToken</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-admin-approval-mode-for-the-built-in-administrator-account
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000120

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.2 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Prompt for consent on the secure desktop' or higher

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators.

The recommended state for this setting is: Prompt for consent on the secure desktop . Configuring this setting to Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop also conforms to the benchmark.

One of the risks that the UAC feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. This setting raises awareness to the administrator of elevated privilege operations and permits the administrator to prevent a malicious program from elevating its privilege when the program attempts to do so.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Prompt for consent on the secure desktop or Prompt for credentials on the secure desktop :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode

Impact:

When an operation (including execution of a Windows binary) requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted on the secure desktop to select either Permit or Deny. If the user selects Permit, the operation continues with the user's highest available privilege.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.2_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Behavior_of_the_elevation_prompt_for_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Prompt_for_consent_on_the_secure_desktop_or_higher"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-behavior-of-the-elevation-prompt-for-administrators-in-admin-approval-mode</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000121</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577011"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157701_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577012"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157701_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157701"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157701"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577021"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157702_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577022"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157702_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157702"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157702">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157702"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-behavior-of-the-elevation-prompt-for-administrators-in-admin-approval-mode
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000121

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.3 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users' is set to 'Automatically deny elevation requests'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users.

The recommended state for this setting is: Automatically deny elevation requests .

One of the risks that the User Account Control feature introduced with Windows Vista is trying to mitigate is that of malicious programs running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of their activity. This setting raises awareness to the user that a program requires the use of elevated privilege operations and requires that the user be able to supply administrative credentials in order for the program to run.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Automatically deny elevation requests:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users

Impact:

When an operation requires elevation of privilege, a configurable access denied error message is displayed. An enterprise that is running desktops as standard user may choose this setting to reduce help desk calls.

Note: With this setting configured as recommended, the default error message displayed when a user attempts to perform an operation or run a program requiring privilege elevation (without Administrator rights) is " This program will not run. This program is blocked by group policy. For more information, contact your system administrator. " Some users who are not used to seeing this message may believe that the operation or program they attempted to run is specifically blocked by group policy, as that is what the message seems to imply. This message may therefore result in user questions as to why that specific operation/program is blocked, when in fact, the problem is that they need to perform the operation or run the program with an Administrative account (or "Run as Administrator" if it is already an Administrator account), and they are not doing that.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists ConsentPromptBehaviorUser
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-behavior-of-the-elevation-prompt-for-standard-users</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000122</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577051"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157705_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577052"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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            <div class="definition"
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157705"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ConsentPromptBehaviorUser' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ConsentPromptBehaviorUser</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-behavior-of-the-elevation-prompt-for-standard-users
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000122

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.4 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of application installation detection for the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Some malicious software will attempt to install itself after being given permission to run. For example, malicious software with a trusted application shell. The user may have given permission for the program to run because the program is trusted, but if they are then prompted for installation of an unknown component this provides another way of trapping the software before it can do damage

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation

Impact:

When an application installation package is detected that requires elevation of privilege, the user is prompted to enter an administrative user name and password. If the user enters valid credentials, the operation continues with the applicable privilege.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableInstallerDetection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists EnableInstallerDetection
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-detect-application-installations-and-prompt-for-elevation</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000123</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577071"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157707_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577072"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157707_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157707"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157707">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157707"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableInstallerDetection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableInstallerDetection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-detect-application-installations-and-prompt-for-elevation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000123

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.5 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether applications that request to run with a User Interface Accessibility (UIAccess) integrity level must reside in a secure location in the file system. Secure locations are limited to the following:

  • …\Program Files\ , including subfolders
  • …\Windows\System32\
  • …\Program Files (x86)\ , including subfolders (for 64-bit versions of Windows)

Note: Windows enforces a public key infrastructure (PKI) signature check on any interactive application that requests to run with a UIAccess integrity level regardless of the state of this security setting.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

UIAccess Integrity allows an application to bypass User Interface Privilege Isolation (UIPI) restrictions when an application is elevated in privilege from a standard user to an administrator. This is required to support accessibility features such as screen readers that are transmitting user interfaces to alternative forms. A process that is started with UIAccess rights has the following abilities:

  • To set the foreground window.
  • To drive any application window using SendInput function.
  • To use read input for all integrity levels using low-level hooks, raw input, GetKeyState, GetAsyncKeyState, and GetKeyboardInput.
  • To set journal hooks.
  • To uses AttachThreadInput to attach a thread to a higher integrity input queue.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableSecureUIAPaths' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists EnableSecureUIAPaths
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.5_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Only_elevate_UIAccess_applications_that_are_installed_in_secure_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-only-elevate-uiaccess-applications-that-are-installed-in-secure-locations</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000124</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577081"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157708_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577082"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157708_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157708"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157708">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157708"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableSecureUIAPaths' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableSecureUIAPaths</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-only-elevate-uiaccess-applications-that-are-installed-in-secure-locations
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000124

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.6 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the behavior of all User Account Control (UAC) policy settings for the computer. If you change this policy setting, you must restart your computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: If this policy setting is disabled, the Security Center notifies you that the overall security of the operating system has been reduced.

This is the setting that turns on or off UAC. If this setting is disabled, UAC will not be used and any security benefits and risk mitigations that are dependent on UAC will not be present on the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior. Users and administrators will need to learn to work with UAC prompts and adjust their work habits to use least privilege operations.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableLUA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists EnableLUA
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.6_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Run_all_administrators_in_Admin_Approval_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-run-all-administrators-in-admin-approval-mode</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000125</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577101"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157710_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577102"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157710_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157710"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157710">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157710"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableLUA' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableLUA</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-run-all-administrators-in-admin-approval-mode
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000125

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.7 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the elevation request prompt is displayed on the interactive user's desktop or the secure desktop.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Standard elevation prompt dialog boxes can be spoofed, which may cause users to disclose their passwords to malicious software. The secure desktop presents a very distinct appearance when prompting for elevation, where the user desktop dims, and the elevation prompt UI is more prominent. This increases the likelihood that users who become accustomed to the secure desktop will recognize a spoofed elevation prompt dialog box and not fall for the trick.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PromptOnSecureDesktop' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists PromptOnSecureDesktop
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.7_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Switch_to_the_secure_desktop_when_prompting_for_elevation_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-switch-to-the-secure-desktop-when-prompting-for-elevation</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000126</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157712_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157712_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157712"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157712">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157712"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PromptOnSecureDesktop' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PromptOnSecureDesktop</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-switch-to-the-secure-desktop-when-prompting-for-elevation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000126

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

2.3.17.8 (L1) Ensure 'User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether application write failures are redirected to defined registry and file system locations. This policy setting mitigates applications that run as administrator and write run-time application data to:

  • %ProgramFiles%
  • %windir%
  • %windir%\System32
  • HKLM\SOFTWARE

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

This setting reduces vulnerabilities by ensuring that legacy applications only write data to permitted locations.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableVirtualization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists EnableVirtualization
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
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                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_2.3.17.8_L1_Ensure_User_Account_Control_Virtualize_file_and_registry_write_failures_to_per-user_locations_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000127</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577141"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157714_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577142"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157714_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157714"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157714">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157714"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableVirtualization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableVirtualization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/user-account-control-virtualize-file-and-registry-write-failures-to-per-user-locations
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000127

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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3 Event Log

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4 Restricted Groups

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5 System Services

This section contains recommendations for system services.

Pass

5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Computer Browser (Browser)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, this service is bundled with the SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support optional feature. As a result, removing that feature (highly recommended unless backward compatibility is needed to XP/2003 and older Windows OSes - see Stop using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft ) will also remediate this recommendation. The feature is not installed by default starting with Windows 10 R1709.

This is a legacy service - its sole purpose is to maintain a list of computers and their network shares in the environment (i.e. "Network Neighborhood"). If enabled, it generates a lot of unnecessary traffic, including "elections" to see who gets to be the "master browser". This noisy traffic could also aid malicious attackers in discovering online machines, because the service also allows anyone to "browse" for shared resources without any authentication. This service used to be running by default in older Windows versions (e.g. Windows XP), but today it only remains for backward compatibility for very old software that requires it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Computer Browser

Impact:

The list of computers and their shares on the network will not be updated or maintained.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2016/09/16/stop-using-smb1/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000130</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573871"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157387_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573872"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157387_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157387"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157387">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157387"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157391"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157391">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157391"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2016/09/16/stop-using-smb1/
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000130

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

5.7 (L1) Ensure 'IIS Admin Service (IISADMIN)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables the server to administer the IIS metabase. The IIS metabase stores configuration for the SMTP and FTP services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Internet Information Services ).

Note #2: An organization may choose to selectively grant exceptions to web developers to allow IIS (or another web server) on their workstation, in order for them to locally test & develop web pages. However, the organization should track those machines and ensure the security controls and mitigations are kept up to date, to reduce risk of compromise.

Hosting a website from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

Note: This security concern applies to any web server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\IIS Admin Service

Impact:

IIS will not function, including Web, SMTP or FTP services.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000133</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574141"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574142"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157414_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157414"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157414"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157419"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157419">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157419"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000133

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.8 (L1) Ensure 'Infrared monitor service (irmon)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Detects other Infrared devices that are in range and launches the file transfer application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Infrared connections can potentially be a source of data compromise - especially via the automatic "file transfer application" functionality. Enterprise-managed systems should utilize a more secure method of connection than infrared.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Infrared monitor service

Impact:

Infrared file transfers will be prevented from working.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
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   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
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                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157424_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574242"
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157424"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
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                  </div>
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         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157431"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157431"
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                       check_existence="none_exist">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
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                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000134

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.9 (L1) Ensure 'Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Provides network access translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a feature that allows someone to "share" their Internet connection with other machines on the network - it was designed for home or small office environments where only one machine has Internet access - it effectively turns that machine into an Internet router. This feature causes the bridging of networks and likely bypassing other, more secure pathways. It should not be used on any enterprise-managed system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Impact:

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) will not be available. Wireless connections using Miracast will also be prevented.

Note: This service is a prerequisite for the Microsoft Defender Application Guard feature in Windows 10, so an exception should be made to this recommendation if intending to use Microsoft Defender Application Guard.

Note #2: If your organization is using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) this service is needed for WSL to function, so an exception should be made to this recommendation. For more information, please visit the following Microsoft Blog: Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux | Microsoft Docs

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000135</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157435"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157435"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000135

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.11 (L1) Ensure 'LxssManager (LxssManager)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

The LXSS Manager service supports running native ELF binaries. The service provides the infrastructure necessary for ELF binaries to run on Windows.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Windows Subsystem for Linux ).

The Linux Subsystem (LXSS) Manager allows full system access to Linux applications on Windows, including the file system. While this can certainly have some functionality and performance benefits for running those applications, it also creates new security risks in the event that a hacker injects malicious code into a Linux application. For best security, it is preferred to run Linux applications on Linux, and Windows applications on Windows.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\LxssManager

Impact:

The Linux Subsystem will not be available, and native ELF binaries will no longer run.

Note: If your organization has made an exception to this recommendation and is using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess) service will need to be Enabled for WSL to function. For more information, please visit the following Microsoft Blog: Troubleshooting Windows Subsystem for Linux | Microsoft Docs

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157451"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157457"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157457">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157457"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000137

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.12 (L1) Ensure 'Microsoft FTP Service (FTPSVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Enables the server to be a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Internet Information Services - FTP Server ).

Hosting an FTP server (especially a non-secure FTP server) from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased.

Note: This security concern applies to any FTP server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Microsoft FTP Service

Impact:

The computer will not function as an FTP server.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.12_L1_Ensure_Microsoft_FTP_Service_FTPSVC_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000138</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574661"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157466_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574662"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157466_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157466"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157466">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157466"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157474"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157474">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157474"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000138

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.14 (L1) Ensure 'OpenSSH SSH Server (sshd)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

SSH protocol based service to provide secure encrypted communications between two untrusted hosts over an insecure network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but it is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( OpenSSH Server ).

Hosting an SSH server from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased.

Note: This security concern applies to any SSH server application installed on a workstation, not just the one supplied with Windows.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\OpenSSH SSH Server

Impact:

The workstation will not be permitted to be a SSH host server.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000140</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574881"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157488_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574882"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157488_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157488"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157488">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157488"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157497"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157497">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157497"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000140

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.25 (L1) Ensure 'Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator (RpcLocator)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

In Windows 2003 and older versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista or newer versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

This is a legacy service that has no value or purpose other than application compatibility for very old software. It should be disabled unless there is a specific old application still in use on the system that requires it.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator

Impact:

No impact, unless an old, legacy application requires it.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcLocator
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000151</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575661"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157566_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575662"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157566_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157566"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157566">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157566"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcLocator</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000151

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

5.27 (L1) Ensure 'Routing and Remote Access (RemoteAccess)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

This service's main purpose is to provide Windows router functionality - this is not an appropriate use of workstations in an enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Routing and Remote Access

Impact:

The computer will not be able to be configured as a Windows router between different connections.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 132201836703142304
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.27_L1_Ensure_Routing_and_Remote_Access_RemoteAccess_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000153</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575711"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157571_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575712"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157571_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157571"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157571">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157571"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>132201836703142304</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000153

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

5.29 (L1) Ensure 'Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Simple TCPIP services (i.e. echo, daytime etc) ).

The Simple TCP/IP Services have very little purpose in a modern enterprise environment - allowing them might increase exposure and risk for attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Simple TCP/IP Services

Impact:

The Simple TCP/IP services (Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo and Quote of the Day) will not be available.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.29_L1_Ensure_Simple_TCPIP_Services_simptcp_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc725973(v=ws.10)</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000155</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575771"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157577_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575772"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157577_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157577"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157577">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157577"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157580"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157580">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157580"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc725973(v=ws.10)
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000155

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.31 (L1) Ensure 'Special Administration Console Helper (sacsvr)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

This service allows administrators to remotely access a command prompt using Emergency Management Services.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but it is installed by enabling an optional Windows capability ( Windows Emergency Management Services and Serial Console ).

Allowing the use of a remotely accessible command prompt that provides the ability to perform remote management tasks on a computer is a security risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Special Administration Console Helper

Impact:

Users will not have access to a remote command prompt using Emergency Management Services.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.31_L1_Ensure_Special_Administration_Console_Helper_sacsvr_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000157</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575871"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157587_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575872"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157587_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157587"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157587">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157587"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157589"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157589">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157589"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000157

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.32 (L1) Ensure 'SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services running on the local computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a real security risk - it allows automatic discovery and attachment to network devices. Note that UPnP is different than regular Plug n Play (PnP). Workstations should not be advertising their services (or automatically discovering and connecting to networked services) in a security-conscious enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\SSDP Discovery

Impact:

SSDP-based devices will not be discovered.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.32_L1_Ensure_SSDP_Discovery_SSDPSRV_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000158</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575921"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157592_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575922"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157592_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157592"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157592">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157592"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000158

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

5.33 (L1) Ensure 'UPnP Device Host (upnphost)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Universal Plug n Play (UPnP) is a real security risk - it allows automatic discovery and attachment to network devices. Notes that UPnP is different than regular Plug n Play (PnP). Workstations should not be advertising their services (or automatically discovering and connecting to networked services) in a security-conscious enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\UPnP Device Host

Impact:

Any hosted UPnP devices will stop functioning and no additional hosted devices can be added.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.33_L1_Ensure_UPnP_Device_Host_upnphost_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000159</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575951"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157595_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575952"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157595_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157595"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157595">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157595"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000159

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.34 (L1) Ensure 'Web Management Service (WMSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on the machine.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Internet Information Services - Web Management Tools - IIS Management Service ).

Remote web administration of IIS on a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Web Management Service

Impact:

Remote web-based management of IIS will not be available.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000160</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575981"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157598_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575982"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157598_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157598"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157598">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157598"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157600"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157600">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157600"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000160

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.37 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMPNetworkSvc)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Network sharing of media from Media Player has no place in an enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service

Impact:

Windows Media Player libraries will not be shared over the network to other devices and systems.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.37_L1_Ensure_Windows_Media_Player_Network_Sharing_Service_WMPNetworkSvc_is_set_to_Disabled_or_Not_Installed"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000163</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157611"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157611">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157611"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576091"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157609_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576092"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157609_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157609"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157609">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157609"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000163

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.38 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Provides the ability to share a cellular data connection with another device.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

The capability to run a mobile hotspot from a domain-connected computer could easily expose the internal network to wardrivers or other hackers.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Mobile Hotspot Service

Impact:

The Windows Mobile Hotspot feature will not be available.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\icssvc
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330774903
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.38_L1_Ensure_Windows_Mobile_Hotspot_Service_icssvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000164</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576141"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157614_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576142"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157614_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157614"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157614">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157614"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\icssvc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330774903</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000164

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.43 (L1) Ensure 'World Wide Web Publishing Service (W3SVC)' is set to 'Disabled' or 'Not Installed'

Description:

Provides Web connectivity and administration through the Internet Information Services Manager.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled or Not Installed .

Note: This service is not installed by default. It is supplied with Windows, but is installed by enabling an optional Windows feature ( Internet Information Services - World Wide Web Services ).

Note #2: An organization may choose to selectively grant exceptions to web developers to allow IIS (or another web server) on their workstation, in order for them to locally test and develop web pages. However, the organization should track those machines and ensure the security controls and mitigations are kept up to date, to reduce risk of compromise.

Hosting a website from a workstation is an increased security risk, as the attack surface of that workstation is then greatly increased. If proper security mitigations are not followed, the chance of successful attack increases significantly.

Note: This security concern applies to any web server application installed on a workstation, not just IIS.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled or ensure the service is not installed.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\World Wide Web Publishing Service

Impact:

IIS Web Services will not function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
No matching system items were found.
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000168</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576281"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157628_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576282"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157628_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157628"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157628">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157628"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157630"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157630">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157630"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000168

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.44 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Accessory Management Service (XboxGipSvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service manages connected Xbox Accessories.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Xbox Live is a gaming service and has no place in an enterprise managed environment (perhaps unless it is a gaming company).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Xbox Accessory Management Service

Impact:

Connected Xbox accessories may not function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XboxGipSvc
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.44_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Accessory_Management_Service_XboxGipSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000169</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576341"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157634_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576342"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157634_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157634"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157634">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157634"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XboxGipSvc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000169

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.45 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Auth Manager (XblAuthManager)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Provides authentication and authorization services for interacting with Xbox Live.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Xbox Live is a gaming service and has no place in an enterprise managed environment (perhaps unless it is a gaming company).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Xbox Live Auth Manager

Impact:

Connections to Xbox Live may fail and applications that interact with that service may also fail.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XblAuthManager
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.45_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Auth_Manager_XblAuthManager_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000170</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576371"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157637_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576372"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157637_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157637"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157637">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157637"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XblAuthManager</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000170

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.46 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Game Save (XblGameSave)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service syncs save data for Xbox Live save enabled games.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Xbox Live is a gaming service and has no place in an enterprise managed environment (perhaps unless it is a gaming company).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Xbox Live Game Save

Impact:

Game save data will not upload to or download from Xbox Live.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XblGameSave
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.46_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Game_Save_XblGameSave_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000171</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576401"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157640_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576402"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157640_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157640"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157640">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157640"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XblGameSave</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000171

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

5.47 (L1) Ensure 'Xbox Live Networking Service (XboxNetApiSvc)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This service supports the Windows.Networking.XboxLive application programming interface.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Xbox Live is a gaming service and has no place in an enterprise managed environment (perhaps unless it is a gaming company).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to: Disabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Xbox Live Networking Service

Impact:

Connections to Xbox Live may fail and applications that interact with that service may also fail.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XboxNetApiSvc
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605330604335
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
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                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_5.47_L1_Ensure_Xbox_Live_Networking_Service_XboxNetApiSvc_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.008+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000172</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576431"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157643_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576432"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157643"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157643"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\XboxNetApiSvc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605330604335</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/update-cis-microsoft-windows-10-enterprise-release-1703-benchmark-v1-0-0
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000172

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

6 Registry

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

7 File System

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

8 Wired Network (IEEE 802.3) Policies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

9 Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security (formerly Windows Firewall with Advanced Security)

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Windows Firewall.

Note: In older versions of Microsoft Windows, this section was named Windows Firewall with Advanced Security , but it was renamed to Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security starting with Windows 10 Release 1709.

9.1 Domain Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Domain Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Pass

9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended) .

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile
Name String Exists EnableFirewall
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000173</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573841"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157384_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573842"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157384_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157384"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157384">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157384"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableFirewall</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000173

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default) .

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile
Name String Exists DefaultInboundAction
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000174</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573901"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573902"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157390"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DefaultInboundAction</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000174

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

9.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No .

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No , it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No . Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

Firewall notifications can be complex and may confuse the end users, who would not be able to address the alert.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile
Name String Exists DisableNotifications
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000175</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573951"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157395_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573952"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157395_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157395"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157395">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157395"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000175

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

9.1.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log .

If Windows Firewall events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible for Administrators to analyze system issues or unauthorized activities of malicious users.

Microsoft stores all firewall events as one file on the system ( pfirewall.log ). To improve logging, separate each firewall profile (domain, private, public) into its own distinct log file ( domainfw.log , privatefw.log , publicfw.log ) for better organization and identification of specific issues within each profile.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFilePath
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewalldomainfw.log"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000176</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573991"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157399_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71573992"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157399_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157399"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157399">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157399"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFilePath</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\domainfw.log</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000176

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.2
    Label: Collect Audit Logs
    Description: Collect audit logs. Ensure that logging, per the enterprise's audit log management process, has been enabled across enterprise assets.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.1.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFileSize
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 16384
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000177</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157406_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157406_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157406"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157406">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157406"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFileSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>16384</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000177

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.4
    Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.3
    Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
    Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogDroppedPackets
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.6_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000178</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157412_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157412_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157412"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157412">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157412"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogDroppedPackets</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000178

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.1.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Domain: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Domain Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogSuccessfulConnections
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.1.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Domain_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000179</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157421_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157421_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157421"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157421">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157421"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogSuccessfulConnections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000179

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

9.2 Private Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Private Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Pass

9.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended) .

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile
Name String Exists EnableFirewall
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000180</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157429"/>
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableFirewall</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000180

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default) .

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile
Name String Exists DefaultInboundAction
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/2"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000181</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574361"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157436"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157436"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DefaultInboundAction</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000181

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No .

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No , it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No . Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

Firewall notifications can be complex and may confuse the end users, who would not be able to address the alert.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile
Name String Exists DisableNotifications
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
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            <div class="definition"
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000182

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log .

If Windows Firewall events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible for Administrators to analyze system issues or unauthorized activities of malicious users.

Microsoft stores all firewall events as one file on the system ( pfirewall.log ). To improve logging, separate each firewall profile (domain, private, public) into its own distinct log file ( domainfw.log , privatefw.log , publicfw.log ) for better organization and identification of specific issues within each profile.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFilePath
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.4_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Name_is_set_to_SystemRootSystem32logfilesfirewallprivatefw.log"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000183</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574541"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157454_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574542"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157454_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157454"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157454">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157454"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFilePath</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\privatefw.log</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000183

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.2
    Label: Collect Audit Logs
    Description: Collect audit logs. Ensure that logging, per the enterprise's audit log management process, has been enabled across enterprise assets.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFileSize
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 16384
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.2.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Private_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000184</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574631"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157463_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574632"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157463_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157463"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157463">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157463"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFileSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>16384</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000184

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.4
    Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.3
    Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
    Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogDroppedPackets
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
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                              <td>Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogDroppedPackets</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000185

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.2.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Private: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Private Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogSuccessfulConnections
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogSuccessfulConnections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000186

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

9.3 Public Profile

This section contains recommendations for the Public Profile of the Windows Firewall.

Pass

9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Firewall state' is set to 'On (recommended)'

Description:

Select On (recommended) to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security use the settings for this profile to filter network traffic. If you select Off, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security will not use any of the firewall rules or connection security rules for this profile.

The recommended state for this setting is: On (recommended) .

If the firewall is turned off all traffic will be able to access the system and an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to On (recommended):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Firewall state

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile
Name String Exists EnableFirewall
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
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   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableFirewall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableFirewall</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000187

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Inbound connections' is set to 'Block (default)'

Description:

This setting determines the behavior for inbound connections that do not match an inbound firewall rule.

The recommended state for this setting is: Block (default) .

If the firewall allows all traffic to access the system then an attacker may be more easily able to remotely exploit a weakness in a network service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Block (default) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Inbound connections

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile
Name String Exists DefaultInboundAction
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.2_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Inbound_connections_is_set_to_Block_default"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000188</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574991"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157499_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574992"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157499_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157499"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157499"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DefaultInboundAction' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DefaultInboundAction</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/best-practices-configuring
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000188

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Display a notification' is set to 'No'

Description:

Select this option to have Windows Firewall with Advanced Security display notifications to the user when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: No .

Some organizations may prefer to avoid alarming users when firewall rules block certain types of network activity. However, notifications can be helpful when troubleshooting network issues involving the firewall.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 'No':

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Display a notification

Impact:

Windows Firewall will not display a notification when a program is blocked from receiving inbound connections.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile
Name String Exists DisableNotifications
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.3_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Display_a_notification_is_set_to_No"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000189</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157506_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157506_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157506"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157506">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157506"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000189

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.4 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local firewall rules' is set to 'No'

Description:

This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create local firewall rules that apply together with firewall rules configured by Group Policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: No .

Note: When the Apply local firewall rules setting is configured to No , it's recommended to also configure the Display a notification setting to No . Otherwise, users will continue to receive messages that ask if they want to unblock a restricted inbound connection, but the user's response will be ignored.

When in the Public profile, there should be no special local firewall exceptions per computer. These settings should be managed by a centralized policy.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Apply local firewall rules

Impact:

Administrators can still create firewall rules, but the rules will not be applied.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowLocalPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile
Name String Exists AllowLocalPolicyMerge
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/3"
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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000190</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575151"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575152"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157515"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157515">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157515"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowLocalPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowLocalPolicyMerge</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000190

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.3
    Label: Use Automated Tools to Verify Standard Device Configurations and Detect Changes
    Description: Compare all network device configuration against approved security configurations defined for each network device in use and alert when any deviations are discovered.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.5 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Settings: Apply local connection security rules' is set to 'No'

Description:

This setting controls whether local administrators are allowed to create connection security rules that apply together with connection security rules configured by Group Policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: No .

Users with administrative privileges might create firewall rules that expose the system to remote attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to No :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Settings Customize\Apply local connection security rules

Impact:

Administrators can still create local connection security rules, but the rules will not be applied.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile
Name String Exists AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.5_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Settings_Apply_local_connection_security_rules_is_set_to_No"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000191</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157521_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157521_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157521"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157521">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157521"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowLocalIPsecPolicyMerge</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000191

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.2
    Label: Document Traffic Configuration Rules
    Description: All configuration rules that allow traffic to flow through network devices should be documented in a configuration management system with a specific business reason for each rule, a specific individual’s name responsible for that business need, and an expected duration of the need.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.6 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Name' is set to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log'

Description:

Use this option to specify the path and name of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log .

If Windows Firewall events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible for Administrators to analyze system issues or unauthorized activities of malicious users.

Microsoft stores all firewall events as one file on the system ( pfirewall.log ). To improve logging, separate each firewall profile (domain, private, public) into its own distinct log file ( domainfw.log , privatefw.log , publicfw.log ) for better organization and identification of specific issues within each profile.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Name

Impact:

The log file will be stored in the specified file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFilePath
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists %SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000192</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575281"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157528_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575282"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157528_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157528"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157528">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157528"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFilePath' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFilePath</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>%SystemRoot%\System32\logfiles\firewall\publicfw.log</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-the-windows-firewall-log
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000192

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.2
    Label: Collect Audit Logs
    Description: Collect audit logs. Ensure that logging, per the enterprise's audit log management process, has been enabled across enterprise assets.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.7 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Size limit (KB)' is set to '16,384 KB or greater'

Description:

Use this option to specify the size limit of the file in which Windows Firewall will write its log information.

The recommended state for this setting is: 16,384 KB or greater .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 16,384 KB or greater :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Size limit (KB)

Impact:

The log file size will be limited to the specified size, old events will be overwritten by newer ones when the limit is reached.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogFileSize
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 16384
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.7_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Size_limit_KB_is_set_to_16384_KB_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000193</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575361"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157536_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575362"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157536_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157536"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157536">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157536"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogFileSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '16384'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogFileSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>16384</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000193

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.4
    Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.3
    Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
    Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.8 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log dropped packets' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security discards an inbound packet for any reason. The log records why and when the packet was dropped. Look for entries with the word DROP in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Log dropped packets

Impact:

Information about dropped packets will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogDroppedPackets
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.8_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_dropped_packets_is_set_to_Yes"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000194</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575411"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157541_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575412"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157541_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157541"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157541">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157541"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogDroppedPackets' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogDroppedPackets</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000194

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
    Description: Implement and manage a host-based firewall or port-filtering tool on end-user devices, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

9.3.9 (L1) Ensure 'Windows Firewall: Public: Logging: Log successful connections' is set to 'Yes'

Description:

Use this option to log when Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allows an inbound connection. The log records why and when the connection was formed. Look for entries with the word ALLOW in the action column of the log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Yes .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Yes .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security\Windows Defender Firewall Properties\Public Profile\Logging Customize\Log successful connections

Impact:

Information about successful connections will be recorded in the firewall log file.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging
Name String Exists LogSuccessfulConnections
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_9.3.9_L1_Ensure_Windows_Firewall_Public_Logging_Log_successful_connections_is_set_to_Yes"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000195</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575491"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157549_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575492"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157549_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157549"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157549">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157549"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LogSuccessfulConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PublicProfile\Logging</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LogSuccessfulConnections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000195

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.4
    Label: Apply Host-Based Firewalls or Port Filtering
    Description: Apply host-based firewalls or port filtering tools on end systems, with a default-deny rule that drops all traffic except those services and ports that are explicitly allowed.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.5
    Label: Implement and Manage a Firewall on End-User Devices
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    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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10 Network List Manager Policies

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11 Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies

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12 Public Key Policies

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13 Software Restriction Policies

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14 Network Access Protection NAP Client Configuration

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15 Application Control Policies

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16 IP Security Policies

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17 Advanced Audit Policy Configuration

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Windows audit facilities.

17.1 Account Logon

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Account Logon audit policy.

Pass

17.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Credential Validation' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports the results of validation tests on credentials submitted for a user account logon request. These events occur on the computer that is authoritative for the credentials. For domain accounts, the Domain Controller is authoritative, whereas for local accounts, the local computer is authoritative. In domain environments, most of the Account Logon events occur in the Security log of the Domain Controllers that are authoritative for the domain accounts. However, these events can occur on other computers in the organization when local accounts are used to log on. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4774: An account was mapped for logon.
  • 4775: An account could not be mapped for logon.
  • 4776: The Domain Controller attempted to validate the credentials for an account.
  • 4777: The Domain Controller failed to validate the credentials for an account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Logon\Audit Credential Validation

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

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Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'credential_validation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
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Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-credential-validation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000196

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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17.2 Account Management

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Account Management audit policy.

Pass

17.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Application Group Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit events generated by changes to application groups such as the following:

  • Application group is created, changed, or deleted.
  • Member is added or removed from an application group.

Application groups are utilized by Windows Authorization Manager, which is a flexible framework created by Microsoft for integrating role-based access control (RBAC) into applications. More information on Windows Authorization Manager is available at MSDN - Windows Authorization Manager .

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Note: Although Microsoft " Deprecated " Windows Authorization Manager (AzMan) in Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, this feature still exists in the OS (unimproved), and therefore should still be audited.

Auditing events in this category may be useful when investigating an incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Application Group Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'application_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
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Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-application-group-management
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/advanced-security-audit-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000199

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security Group Management' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports each event of security group management, such as when a security group is created, changed, or deleted or when a member is added to or removed from a security group. If you enable this Audit policy setting, administrators can track events to detect malicious, accidental, and authorized creation of security group accounts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4727: A security-enabled global group was created.
  • 4728: A member was added to a security-enabled global group.
  • 4729: A member was removed from a security-enabled global group.
  • 4730: A security-enabled global group was deleted.
  • 4731: A security-enabled local group was created.
  • 4732: A member was added to a security-enabled local group.
  • 4733: A member was removed from a security-enabled local group.
  • 4734: A security-enabled local group was deleted.
  • 4735: A security-enabled local group was changed.
  • 4737: A security-enabled global group was changed.
  • 4754: A security-enabled universal group was created.
  • 4755: A security-enabled universal group was changed.
  • 4756: A member was added to a security-enabled universal group.
  • 4757: A member was removed from a security-enabled universal group.
  • 4758: A security-enabled universal group was deleted.
  • 4764: A group's type was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit Security Group Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157422">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157422"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157425"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157425"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157425">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157425"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'security_group_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Application Generated</td>
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                              <td>Certification Services</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-group-management
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/advanced-security-audit-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000203

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.6
    Label: Maintain an Inventory of Accounts
    Description: Maintain an inventory of all accounts organized by authentication system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit User Account Management' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports each event of user account management, such as when a user account is created, changed, or deleted; a user account is renamed, disabled, or enabled; or a password is set or changed. If you enable this Audit policy setting, administrators can track events to detect malicious, accidental, and authorized creation of user accounts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4720: A user account was created.
  • 4722: A user account was enabled.
  • 4723: An attempt was made to change an account's password.
  • 4724: An attempt was made to reset an account's password.
  • 4725: A user account was disabled.
  • 4726: A user account was deleted.
  • 4738: A user account was changed.
  • 4740: A user account was locked out.
  • 4765: SID History was added to an account.
  • 4766: An attempt to add SID History to an account failed.
  • 4767: A user account was unlocked.
  • 4780: The ACL was set on accounts which are members of administrators groups.
  • 4781: The name of an account was changed:
  • 4794: An attempt was made to set the Directory Services Restore Mode.
  • 5376: Credential Manager credentials were backed up.
  • 5377: Credential Manager credentials were restored from a backup.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Account Management\Audit User Account Management

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

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Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'user_account_management' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                              <td>Process Creation</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-user-account-management
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/advanced-security-audit-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000204

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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17.3 Detailed Tracking

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Detailed Tracking audit policy.

Pass

17.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit PNP Activity' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit when plug and play detects an external device.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Note: A Windows 10, Server 2016 or newer OS is required to access and set this value in Group Policy.

Enabling this setting will allow a user to audit events when a device is plugged into a system. This can help alert IT staff if unapproved devices are plugged in.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Detailed Tracking\Audit PNP Activity

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'pnp_activity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
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Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'pnp_activity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157438"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157438_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157438"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157438">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157438"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'pnp_activity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-pnp-activity
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000205

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Process Creation' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports the creation of a process and the name of the program or user that created it. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4688: A new process has been created.
  • 4696: A primary token was assigned to process.

Refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base article 947226: Description of security events in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008 for the most recent information about this setting.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Detailed Tracking\Audit Process Creation

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157441"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157441">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157441"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157446"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157446_var"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157446"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'process_creation' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-process-creation
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000206

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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17.4 DS Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

17.5 Logon/Logoff

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Logon/Logoff audit policy.

Pass

17.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Account Lockout' is set to include 'Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user's account is locked out as a result of too many failed logon attempts. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4625: An account failed to log on.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Account Lockout

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'account_lockout' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'account_lockout' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157455"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157455_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157455"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157455">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157455"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'account_lockout' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-account-lockout
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000209

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.6
    Label: Maintain an Inventory of Accounts
    Description: Maintain an inventory of all accounts organized by authentication system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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17.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Group Membership' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This policy allows you to audit the group membership information in the user’s logon token. Events in this subcategory are generated on the computer on which a logon session is created. For an interactive logon, the security audit event is generated on the computer that the user logged on to. For a network logon, such as accessing a shared folder on the network, the security audit event is generated on the computer hosting the resource.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Note: A Windows 10, Server 2016 or newer OS is required to access and set this value in Group Policy.

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Group Membership

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'group_membership' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'group_membership' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-group-membership
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000210

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.8
    Label: Log and Alert on Changes to Administrative Group Membership
    Description: Configure systems to issue a log entry and alert when an account is added to or removed from any group assigned administrative privileges.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.6
    Label: Maintain an Inventory of Accounts
    Description: Maintain an inventory of all accounts organized by authentication system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logoff' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user logs off from the system. These events occur on the accessed computer. For interactive logons, the generation of these events occurs on the computer that is logged on to. If a network logon takes place to access a share, these events generate on the computer that hosts the accessed resource. If you configure this setting to No auditing, it is difficult or impossible to determine which user has accessed or attempted to access organization computers. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4634: An account was logged off.
  • 4647: User initiated logoff.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Logoff

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
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Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157473"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157473_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157473"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157473">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157473"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'logoff' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-logoff
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000211

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.5.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Logon' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user attempts to log on to the system. These events occur on the accessed computer. For interactive logons, the generation of these events occurs on the computer that is logged on to. If a network logon takes place to access a share, these events generate on the computer that hosts the accessed resource. If you configure this setting to No auditing, it is difficult or impossible to determine which user has accessed or attempted to access organization computers. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4624: An account was successfully logged on.
  • 4625: An account failed to log on.
  • 4648: A logon was attempted using explicit credentials.
  • 4675: SIDs were filtered.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Logon

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Ensure 'logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
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                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
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                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-logon
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000212

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports other logon/logoff-related events, such as Remote Desktop Services session disconnects and reconnects, using RunAs to run processes under a different account, and locking and unlocking a workstation. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4649: A replay attack was detected.
  • 4778: A session was reconnected to a Window Station.
  • 4779: A session was disconnected from a Window Station.
  • 4800: The workstation was locked.
  • 4801: The workstation was unlocked.
  • 4802: The screen saver was invoked.
  • 4803: The screen saver was dismissed.
  • 5378: The requested credentials delegation was disallowed by policy.
  • 5632: A request was made to authenticate to a wireless network.
  • 5633: A request was made to authenticate to a wired network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Other Logon/Logoff Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

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Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'other_logon_logoff_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
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                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Application Generated</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Registry</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-other-logonlogoff-events
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000213

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.5.6 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Special Logon' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a special logon is used. A special logon is a logon that has administrator-equivalent privileges and can be used to elevate a process to a higher level. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4964 : Special groups have been assigned to a new logon.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Logon/Logoff\Audit Special Logon

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.5.6_L1_Ensure_Audit_Special_Logon_is_set_to_include_Success"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/13"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000214</xccdf:ident>
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
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                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157485_var"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157485"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157485">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157485"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
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      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157487"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157487"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157487">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157487"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'special_logon' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-special-logon
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000214

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.13
    Label: Alert on Account Login Behavior Deviation
    Description: Alert when users deviate from normal login behavior, such as time-of-day, workstation location and duration.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

17.6 Object Access

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Object Access audit policy.

Pass

17.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Detailed File Share' is set to include 'Failure'

Description:

This subcategory allows you to audit attempts to access files and folders on a shared folder. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 5145: network share object was checked to see whether client can be granted desired access.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Failure

Auditing the Failures will log which unauthorized users attempted (and failed) to get access to a file or folder on a network share on this computer, which could possibly be an indication of malicious intent.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit Detailed File Share

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'detailed_file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
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Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'detailed_file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157494"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157494_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157494"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157494">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157494"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'detailed_file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-detailed-file-share
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000215

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.6
    Label: Protect Information through Access Control Lists
    Description: Protect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit File Share' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit attempts to access a shared folder.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Note: There are no system access control lists (SACLs) for shared folders. If this policy setting is enabled, access to all shared folders on the system is audited.

In an enterprise managed environment, workstations should have limited file sharing activity, as file servers would normally handle the overall burden of file sharing activities. Any unusual file sharing activity on workstations may therefore be useful in an investigation of potentially malicious activity.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit File Share

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Ensure 'file_share' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Registry</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
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                              <td>Group Membership</td>
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                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-file-share
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000216

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.6
    Label: Protect Information through Access Control Lists
    Description: Protect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.6.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Object Access Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit events generated by the management of task scheduler jobs or COM+ objects.

For scheduler jobs, the following are audited:

  • Job created.
  • Job deleted.
  • Job enabled.
  • Job disabled.
  • Job updated.

For COM+ objects, the following are audited:

  • Catalog object added.
  • Catalog object updated.
  • Catalog object deleted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

The unexpected creation of scheduled tasks and COM+ objects could potentially be an indication of malicious activity. Since these types of actions are generally low volume, it may be useful to capture them in the audit logs for use during an investigation.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit Other Object Access Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'other_object_access_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
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                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
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                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>System Integrity</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
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                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-other-object-access-events
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000217

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.6.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Removable Storage' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to audit user attempts to access file system objects on a removable storage device. A security audit event is generated only for all objects for all types of access requested. If you configure this policy setting, an audit event is generated each time an account accesses a file system object on a removable storage. Success audits record successful attempts and Failure audits record unsuccessful attempts. If you do not configure this policy setting, no audit event is generated when an account accesses a file system object on a removable storage.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Note: A Windows 8.0, Server 2012 (non-R2) or newer OS is required to access and set this value in Group Policy.

Auditing removable storage may be useful when investigating an incident. For example, if an individual is suspected of copying sensitive information onto a USB drive.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Object Access\Audit Removable Storage

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'removable_storage' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-removable-storage
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000218

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

17.7 Policy Change

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Policy Change audit policy.

Pass

17.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Audit Policy Change' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in audit policy including SACL changes. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4715: The audit policy (SACL) on an object was changed.
  • 4719: System audit policy was changed.
  • 4902: The Per-user audit policy table was created.
  • 4904: An attempt was made to register a security event source.
  • 4905: An attempt was made to unregister a security event source.
  • 4906: The CrashOnAuditFail value has changed.
  • 4907: Auditing settings on object were changed.
  • 4908: Special Groups Logon table modified.
  • 4912: Per User Audit Policy was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Audit Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_17.7.1_L1_Ensure_Audit_Audit_Policy_Change_is_set_to_include_Success"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-audit-policy-change</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000219</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157509"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157509_var"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157509"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157509">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157509"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157511"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157511_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157511"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157511">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157511"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'audit_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-audit-policy-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000219

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.5
    Label: Implement Automated Configuration Monitoring Systems
    Description: Utilize a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant configuration monitoring system to verify all security configuration elements, catalog approved exceptions, and alert when unauthorized changes occur.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authentication Policy Change' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in authentication policy. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4706: A new trust was created to a domain.
  • 4707: A trust to a domain was removed.
  • 4713: Kerberos policy was changed.
  • 4716: Trusted domain information was modified.
  • 4717: System security access was granted to an account.
  • 4718: System security access was removed from an account.
  • 4739: Domain Policy was changed.
  • 4864: A namespace collision was detected.
  • 4865: A trusted forest information entry was added.
  • 4866: A trusted forest information entry was removed.
  • 4867: A trusted forest information entry was modified.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Authentication Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157517"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157517_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157517"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157517">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157517"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'authentication_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-authentication-policy-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000220

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.5
    Label: Implement Automated Configuration Monitoring Systems
    Description: Utilize a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant configuration monitoring system to verify all security configuration elements, catalog approved exceptions, and alert when unauthorized changes occur.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Authorization Policy Change' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in authorization policy. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4703: A user right was adjusted.
  • 4704: A user right was assigned.
  • 4705: A user right was removed.
  • 4670: Permissions on an object were changed.
  • 4911: Resource attributes of the object were changed.
  • 4913: Central Access Policy on the object was changed.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Authorization Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
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                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000221</xccdf:ident>
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157520"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157520">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157520"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157524"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157524"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157524"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'authorization_policy_change' is 'Equal' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-authorization-policy-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000221

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.5
    Label: Implement Automated Configuration Monitoring Systems
    Description: Utilize a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant configuration monitoring system to verify all security configuration elements, catalog approved exceptions, and alert when unauthorized changes occur.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit MPSSVC Rule-Level Policy Change' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory determines whether the operating system generates audit events when changes are made to policy rules for the Microsoft Protection Service (MPSSVC.exe). Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4944: The following policy was active when the Windows Firewall started.

  • 4945: A rule was listed when the Windows Firewall started.

  • 4946: A change has been made to Windows Firewall exception list. A rule was added.

  • 4947: A change has been made to Windows Firewall exception list. A rule was modified.

  • 4948: A change has been made to Windows Firewall exception list. A rule was deleted.

  • 4949: Windows Firewall settings were restored to the default values.

  • 4950: A Windows Firewall setting has changed.

  • 4951: A rule has been ignored because its major version number was not recognized by Windows Firewall.

  • 4952: Parts of a rule have been ignored because its minor version number was not recognized by Windows Firewall. The other parts of the rule will be enforced.

  • 4953: A rule has been ignored by Windows Firewall because it could not parse the rule.

  • 4954: Windows Firewall Group Policy settings have changed. The new settings have been applied.

  • 4956: Windows Firewall has changed the active profile.

  • 4957: Windows Firewall did not apply the following rule.

  • 4958: Windows Firewall did not apply the following rule because the rule referred to items not configured on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure

Changes to firewall rules are important for understanding the security state of the computer and how well it is protected against network attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit MPSSVC Rule-Level Policy Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

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Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'mpssvc_rule_level_policy_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-mpssvc-rule-level-policy-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000222

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.5
    Label: Implement Automated Configuration Monitoring Systems
    Description: Utilize a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant configuration monitoring system to verify all security configuration elements, catalog approved exceptions, and alert when unauthorized changes occur.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.7.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other Policy Change Events' is set to include 'Failure'

Description:

This subcategory contains events about EFS Data Recovery Agent policy changes, changes in Windows Filtering Platform filter, status on Security policy settings updates for local Group Policy settings, Central Access Policy changes, and detailed troubleshooting events for Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) operations.

  • 5063: A cryptographic provider operation was attempted.

  • 5064: A cryptographic context operation was attempted.

  • 5065: A cryptographic context modification was attempted.

  • 5066: A cryptographic function operation was attempted.

  • 5067: A cryptographic function modification was attempted.

  • 5068: A cryptographic function provider operation was attempted.

  • 5069: A cryptographic function property operation was attempted.

  • 5070: A cryptographic function property modification was attempted.

  • 6145: One or more errors occurred while processing security policy in the group policy objects.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Failure .

This setting can help detect errors in applied Security settings which came from Group Policy, and failure events related to Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) functions.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Policy Change\Audit Other Policy Change Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'other_policy_change_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'other_policy_change_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157533"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157533_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157533"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157533">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157533"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'other_policy_change_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-other-policy-change-events
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000223

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.5
    Label: Implement Automated Configuration Monitoring Systems
    Description: Utilize a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant configuration monitoring system to verify all security configuration elements, catalog approved exceptions, and alert when unauthorized changes occur.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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17.8 Privilege Use

This section contains recommendations for configuring the Privilege Use audit policy.

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17.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Sensitive Privilege Use' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports when a user account or service uses a sensitive privilege. A sensitive privilege includes the following user rights:

  • Act as part of the operating system
  • Back up files and directories
  • Create a token object
  • Debug programs
  • Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation
  • Generate security audits
  • Impersonate a client after authentication
  • Load and unload device drivers
  • Manage auditing and security log
  • Modify firmware environment values
  • Replace a process-level token
  • Restore files and directories
  • Take ownership of files or other objects

Auditing this subcategory will create a high volume of events. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4672: Special privileges assigned to new logon.
  • 4673: A privileged service was called.
  • 4674: An operation was attempted on a privileged object.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\Privilege Use\Audit Sensitive Privilege Use

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'sensitive_privilege_use' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
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                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-sensitive-privilege-use
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000224

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

17.9 System

This section contains recommendations for configuring the System audit policy.

Pass

17.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Audit IPsec Driver' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on the activities of the Internet Protocol security (IPsec) driver. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4960: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed an integrity check. If this problem persists, it could indicate a network issue or that packets are being modified in transit to this computer. Verify that the packets sent from the remote computer are the same as those received by this computer. This error might also indicate interoperability problems with other IPsec implementations.
  • 4961: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check. If this problem persists, it could indicate a replay attack against this computer.
  • 4962: IPsec dropped an inbound packet that failed a replay check. The inbound packet had too low a sequence number to ensure it was not a replay.
  • 4963: IPsec dropped an inbound clear text packet that should have been secured. This is usually due to the remote computer changing its IPsec policy without informing this computer. This could also be a spoofing attack attempt.
  • 4965: IPsec received a packet from a remote computer with an incorrect Security Parameter Index (SPI). This is usually caused by malfunctioning hardware that is corrupting packets. If these errors persist, verify that the packets sent from the remote computer are the same as those received by this computer. This error may also indicate interoperability problems with other IPsec implementations. In that case, if connectivity is not impeded, then these events can be ignored.
  • 5478: IPsec Services has started successfully.
  • 5479: IPsec Services has been shut down successfully. The shutdown of IPsec Services can put the computer at greater risk of network attack or expose the computer to potential security risks.
  • 5480: IPsec Services failed to get the complete list of network interfaces on the computer. This poses a potential security risk because some of the network interfaces may not get the protection provided by the applied IPsec filters. Use the IP Security Monitor snap-in to diagnose the problem.
  • 5483: IPsec Services failed to initialize RPC server. IPsec Services could not be started.
  • 5484: IPsec Services has experienced a critical failure and has been shut down. The shutdown of IPsec Services can put the computer at greater risk of network attack or expose the computer to potential security risks.
  • 5485: IPsec Services failed to process some IPsec filters on a plug-and-play event for network interfaces. This poses a potential security risk because some of the network interfaces may not get the protection provided by the applied IPsec filters. Use the IP Security Monitor snap-in to diagnose the problem.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit IPsec Driver

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ipsec_driver' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
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                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Logoff</td>
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                              <td>Logon</td>
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                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                              <td>File System</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
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                              <td>Group Membership</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-ipsec-driver
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000225

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Other System Events' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on other system events. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 5024: The Windows Firewall Service has started successfully.
  • 5025: The Windows Firewall Service has been stopped.
  • 5027: The Windows Firewall Service was unable to retrieve the security policy from the local storage. The service will continue enforcing the current policy.
  • 5028: The Windows Firewall Service was unable to parse the new security policy. The service will continue with currently enforced policy.
  • 5029: The Windows Firewall Service failed to initialize the driver. The service will continue to enforce the current policy.
  • 5030: The Windows Firewall Service failed to start.
  • 5032: Windows Firewall was unable to notify the user that it blocked an application from accepting incoming connections on the network.
  • 5033: The Windows Firewall Driver has started successfully.
  • 5034: The Windows Firewall Driver has been stopped.
  • 5035: The Windows Firewall Driver failed to start.
  • 5037: The Windows Firewall Driver detected critical runtime error. Terminating.
  • 5058: Key file operation.
  • 5059: Key migration operation.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Capturing these audit events may be useful for identifying when the Windows Firewall is not performing as expected.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Other System Events

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'other_system_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
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Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'other_system_events' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Certification Services</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>File System</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-other-system-events
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000226

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security State Change' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports changes in security state of the system, such as when the security subsystem starts and stops. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4608: Windows is starting up.
  • 4609: Windows is shutting down.
  • 4616: The system time was changed.
  • 4621: Administrator recovered system from CrashOnAuditFail. Users who are not administrators will now be allowed to log on. Some audit-able activity might not have been recorded.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Security State Change

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000227</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157551"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157551_var"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157551"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157551">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157551"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157554"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157554_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157554"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157554">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157554"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'security_state_change' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-state-change
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000227

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

17.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Audit Security System Extension' is set to include 'Success'

Description:

This subcategory reports the loading of extension code such as authentication packages by the security subsystem. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4610: An authentication package has been loaded by the Local Security Authority.
  • 4611: A trusted logon process has been registered with the Local Security Authority.
  • 4614: A notification package has been loaded by the Security Account Manager.
  • 4622: A security package has been loaded by the Local Security Authority.
  • 4697: A service was installed in the system.

The recommended state for this setting is to include: Success .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to include Success :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit Security System Extension

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Criterion: Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                              <td>Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS'</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
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                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
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                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Ensure 'security_system_extension' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
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                        <thead>
                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
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                              <td>Application Generated</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>File System</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
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                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-security-system-extension
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000228

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

17.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Audit System Integrity' is set to 'Success and Failure'

Description:

This subcategory reports on violations of integrity of the security subsystem. Events for this subcategory include:

  • 4612: Internal resources allocated for the queuing of audit messages have been exhausted, leading to the loss of some audits.
  • 4615: Invalid use of LPC port.
  • 4618: A monitored security event pattern has occurred.
  • 4816: RPC detected an integrity violation while decrypting an incoming message.
  • 5038: Code integrity determined that the image hash of a file is not valid. The file could be corrupt due to unauthorized modification or the invalid hash could indicate a potential disk device error.
  • 5056: A cryptographic self test was performed.
  • 5057: A cryptographic primitive operation failed.
  • 5060: Verification operation failed.
  • 5061: Cryptographic operation.
  • 5062: A kernel-mode cryptographic self test was performed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Success and Failure .

Auditing these events may be useful when investigating a security incident.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Success and Failure:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Advanced Audit Policy Configuration\Audit Policies\System\Audit System Integrity

Impact:

If no audit settings are configured, or if audit settings are too lax on the computers in your organization, security incidents might not be detected, or not enough evidence will be available for network forensic analysis after security incidents occur. However, if audit settings are too severe, critically important entries in the Security log may be obscured by all of the meaningless entries and computer performance and the available amount of data storage may be seriously affected. Companies that operate in certain regulated industries may have legal obligations to log certain events or activities.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'system_integrity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item
Name Type Status Value
Credential Validation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Kerberos Authentication Service String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Service Ticket Operations String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kerberos Ticket Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Logon Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Computer Account Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Distribution Group Management String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Account Management Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Security Group Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Account Management String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Dpapi Activity String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Process Creation String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Process Termination String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Rpc Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Access String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Changes String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed Directory Service Replication String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Account Lockout String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Ipsec Extended Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Main Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Ipsec Quick Mode String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Logoff String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Network Policy Server String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Logon Logoff Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Special Logon String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Logon Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Application Generated String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Certification Services String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Detailed File Share String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
File Share String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
File System String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Connection String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Filtering Platform Packet Drop String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Handle Manipulation String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Kernel Object String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Object Access Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Registry String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sam String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Removable Storage String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Central Access Policy Staging String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authentication Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Authorization Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Filtering Platform Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other Policy Change Events String Exists AUDIT_FAILURE
Non Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Other Privilege Use Events String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Sensitive Privilege Use String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Ipsec Driver String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Other System Events String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Security State Change String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Security System Extension String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
System Integrity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE
Group Membership String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
Pnp Activity String Exists AUDIT_SUCCESS
User Device Claims String Exists AUDIT_NONE
Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted String Exists AUDIT_NONE


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                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-system-integrity</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000229</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:7157564"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157564_var"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157564"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157564">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157564"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'system_integrity' is 'Equals' to 'AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Auditeventpolicysubcategories Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Credential Validation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Authentication Service</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Service Ticket Operations</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kerberos Ticket Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Logon Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Computer Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Distribution Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Account Management Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security Group Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Account Management</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Dpapi Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Creation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Process Termination</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Rpc Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Access</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Changes</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed Directory Service Replication</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Account Lockout</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Extended Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Main Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Quick Mode</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logoff</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Network Policy Server</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Logon Logoff Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Special Logon</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Logon Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Application Generated</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Certification Services</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Detailed File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File Share</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>File System</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Connection</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Packet Drop</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Handle Manipulation</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Kernel Object</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Object Access Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Registry</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sam</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Removable Storage</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Central Access Policy Staging</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authentication Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Authorization Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Filtering Platform Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Mpssvc Rule Level Policy Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Policy Change Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Non Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other Privilege Use Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Sensitive Privilege Use</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Ipsec Driver</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Other System Events</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security State Change</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Security System Extension</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>System Integrity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS_FAILURE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Group Membership</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Pnp Activity</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_SUCCESS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>User Device Claims</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Audit Detailedtracking Tokenrightadjusted</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AUDIT_NONE</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/auditing/audit-system-integrity
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000229

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

Back to Summary

18 Administrative Templates (Computer)

This section contains computer-based recommendations from Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX).

18.1 Control Panel

This section contains recommendations for Control Panel settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.1.1 Personalization

This section contains recommendations for Control Panel personalization settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.1.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen camera' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Disables the lock screen camera toggle switch in PC Settings and prevents a camera from being invoked on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Disabling the lock screen camera extends the protection afforded by the lock screen to camera features.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Prevent enabling lock screen camera

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

If you enable this setting, users will no longer be able to enable or disable lock screen camera access in PC Settings, and the camera cannot be invoked on the lock screen.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoLockScreenCamera' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
Name String Exists NoLockScreenCamera
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157404"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157404"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoLockScreenCamera' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoLockScreenCamera</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000231

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent enabling lock screen slide show' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Disables the lock screen slide show settings in PC Settings and prevents a slide show from playing on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Disabling the lock screen slide show extends the protection afforded by the lock screen to slide show contents.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Personalization\Prevent enabling lock screen slide show

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ControlPanelDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

If you enable this setting, users will no longer be able to modify slide show settings in PC Settings, and no slide show will ever start.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoLockScreenSlideshow' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
Name String Exists NoLockScreenSlideshow
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_enabling_lock_screen_slide_show_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000232</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574101"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157410_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574102"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157410_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157410"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157410">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157410"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoLockScreenSlideshow' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoLockScreenSlideshow</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000232

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.1.2 Regional and Language Options

This section contains recommendation settings for Regional and Language Options.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.1.2.1 Handwriting personalization

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.1.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow users to enable online speech recognition services' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy enables the automatic learning component of input personalization that includes speech, inking, and typing. Automatic learning enables the collection of speech and handwriting patterns, typing history, contacts, and recent calendar information. It is required for the use of Cortana. Some of this collected information may be stored on the user's OneDrive, in the case of inking and typing; some of the information will be uploaded to Microsoft to personalize speech.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

If this setting is Enabled sensitive information could be stored in the cloud or sent to Microsoft.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Control Panel\Regional and Language Options\Allow users to enable online speech recognition services

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Allow input personalization , but it was renamed to Allow users to enable online speech recognition services starting with the Windows 10 R1809 & Server 2019 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Automatic learning of speech, inking, and typing stops and users cannot change its value via PC Settings.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowInputPersonalization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization
Name String Exists AllowInputPersonalization
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.1.2.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_users_to_enable_online_speech_recognition_services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000233</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574181"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157418_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574182"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157418_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157418"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157418">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157418"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowInputPersonalization' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowInputPersonalization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000233

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.2 Desktop

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Desktop.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

18.3 LAPS (legacy)

This section was for the legacy Microsoft LAPS, which was replaced by Windows LAPS. The section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

18.4 MS Security Guide

This section contains recommendations for configuring additional settings from the MS Security Guide.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SecGuide.admx/adml that is available for download from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit and Baselines website. Regardless of Windows Operating System version, download the latest Windows 11 Security Baseline to obtain the template.

Pass

18.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting controls whether local accounts can be used for remote administration via network logon (e.g., NET USE, connecting to C$, etc.). Local accounts are at high risk for credential theft when the same account and password is configured on multiple systems. Enabling this policy significantly reduces that risk.

Enabled: Applies UAC token-filtering to local accounts on network logons. Membership in powerful group such as Administrators is disabled and powerful privileges are removed from the resulting access token. This configures the LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy registry value to 0 . This is the default behavior for Windows.

Disabled: Allows local accounts to have full administrative rights when authenticating via network logon, by configuring the LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy registry value to 1 .

For more information about local accounts and credential theft, review the " Mitigating Pass-the-Hash (PtH) Attacks and Other Credential Theft Techniques " documents.

For more information about LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy , see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 951016: Description of User Account Control and remote restrictions in Windows Vista .

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Local accounts are at high risk for credential theft when the same account and password is configured on multiple systems. Ensuring this policy is Enabled significantly reduces that risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.1_L1_Ensure_Apply_UAC_restrictions_to_local_accounts_on_network_logons_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/local-accounts</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/disabling-smbv1-through-group-policy/ba-p/701069</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000240</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574331"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157433_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574332"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157433_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157433"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157433">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157433"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/local-accounts
  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/disabling-smbv1-through-group-policy/ba-p/701069
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000240

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.3
    Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
    Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 client driver' is set to 'Enabled: Disable driver (recommended)'

Description:

This setting configures the start type for the Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) client driver service ( MRxSmb10 ), which is recommended to be disabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Disable driver (recommended) .

Note: Do not, under any circumstances , configure this overall setting as Disabled , as doing so will delete the underlying registry entry altogether, which will cause serious problems.

Since September 2016, Microsoft has strongly encouraged that SMBv1 be disabled and no longer used on modern networks, as it is a 30 year old design that is much more vulnerable to attacks then much newer designs such as SMBv2 and SMBv3.

More information on this can be found at the following links:

Stop using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft

Disable SMB v1 in Managed Environments with Group Policy – "Stay Safe" Cyber Security Blog

Disabling SMBv1 through Group Policy – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Disable driver (recommended) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Configure SMB v1 client driver

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

Some legacy OSes (e.g. Windows XP, Server 2003 or older), applications and appliances may no longer be able to communicate with the system once SMBv1 is disabled. We recommend careful testing be performed to determine the impact prior to configuring this as a widespread control, and where possible, remediate any incompatibilities found with the vendor of the incompatible system. Microsoft is also maintaining a thorough (although not comprehensive) list of known SMBv1 incompatibilities at this link: SMB1 Product Clearinghouse | Storage at Microsoft

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb10
Name String Exists Start
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/file-server/troubleshoot/detect-enable-and-disable-smbv1-v2-v3</xccdf:ident>
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                              <td>Ensure 'Start' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           <tr>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb10</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Start</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>No Value</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/disabling-smbv1-through-group-policy/ba-p/701069
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/file-server/troubleshoot/detect-enable-and-disable-smbv1-v2-v3
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000242

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.3
    Label: Disable Workstation to Workstation Communication
    Description: Disable all workstation to workstation communication to limit an attacker's ability to move laterally and compromise neighboring systems, through technologies such as Private VLANs or microsegmentation.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure SMB v1 server' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting configures the server-side processing of the Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) protocol.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Since September 2016, Microsoft has strongly encouraged that SMBv1 be disabled and no longer used on modern networks, as it is a 30 year old design that is much more vulnerable to attacks then much newer designs such as SMBv2 and SMBv3.

More information on this can be found at the following links:

Stop using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft

Disable SMB v1 in Managed Environments with Group Policy – "Stay Safe" Cyber Security Blog

Disabling SMBv1 through Group Policy – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Configure SMB v1 server

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

Some legacy OSes (e.g. Windows XP, Server 2003 or older), applications and appliances may no longer be able to communicate with the system once SMBv1 is disabled. We recommend careful testing be performed to determine the impact prior to configuring this as a widespread control, and where possible, remediate any incompatibilities found with the vendor of the incompatible system. Microsoft is also maintaining a thorough (although not comprehensive) list of known SMBv1 incompatibilities at this link: SMB1 Product Clearinghouse | Storage at Microsoft

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SMB1' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters
Name String Exists SMB1
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608196570270
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/disabling-smbv1-through-group-policy/ba-p/701069</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000243</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574501"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574502"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157450"/>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
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                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Int</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>64_bit</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/disabling-smbv1-through-group-policy/ba-p/701069
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000243

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.3
    Label: Disable Workstation to Workstation Communication
    Description: Disable all workstation to workstation communication to limit an attacker's ability to move laterally and compromise neighboring systems, through technologies such as Private VLANs or microsegmentation.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.4.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Certificate Padding' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether the WinVerifyTrust function performs strict Windows Authenticode signature verification for Portable Executable files (PE files). If enabled, PE files will be considered "unsigned" if Windows identifies content in them that does not conform to the Authenticode specification.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the WinVerifyTrust function handles Windows Authenticode signature verification for portable executable (PE) files. For more information on this vulnerability, visit CVE-2013-3900 - Security Update Guide - Microsoft - WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability .

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Enable Certificate Padding

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

Microsoft recommends that installers are built to only extract content from validated portions of signed files. Some installers do not follow this guidance and therefore may be negatively impacted by this setting.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Complex Check
OR
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableCertPaddingCheck' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config
Name String Exists EnableCertPaddingCheck
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605313089085
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableCertPaddingCheck' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config
Name String Exists EnableCertPaddingCheck
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605313089085
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableCertPaddingCheck' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config
Name String Exists EnableCertPaddingCheck
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableCertPaddingCheck' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config
Name String Exists EnableCertPaddingCheck
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                                 <tr>
                                    <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                    <td>At Least One Exists</td>
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                                 <tr>
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                                 <tr>
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                                    <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                                 <tr>
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                                    <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                                 <tr>
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                                 <tr>
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                                    <td>String</td>
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                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
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                                    <td>Int</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
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                                 <tr class="evaluated">
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                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>reg_dword</td>
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                                 <tr class="evaluated">
                                    <td>Value</td>
                                    <td>Int</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>1</td>
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                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
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                                    <td>No Value</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Windows View</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>64_bit</td>
                                 </tr>
                              </tbody>
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                                 <tr>
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                                    <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                                 <tr>
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                                    <td>No Value</td>
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                                 <tr>
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                                 <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                 <td>All</td>
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                              <tr>
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                                 <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                           <caption>Registry Item</caption>
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                                 <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tbody class="tbe">
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                                 <td>Hive</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
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                                 <td>SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config</td>
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                                 <td>Int</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
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                              <tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                           <tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2013-3900
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/wintrust/nf-wintrust-winverifytrust
  • URL: https://aaron-margosis.medium.com/enable-certificate-padding-check-reg-sz-or-reg-dword-675603f0790b
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/advisory/ADV2915720
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000244

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Pass

18.4.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Windows includes support for Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP). We recommend enabling this feature to improve the security profile of the computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

This feature is designed to block exploits that use the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) overwrite technique. This protection mechanism is provided at run-time. Therefore, it helps protect applications regardless of whether they have been compiled with the latest improvements, such as the /SAFESEH option.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

More information is available at MSKB 956607: How to enable Structured Exception Handling Overwrite Protection (SEHOP) in Windows operating systems

Impact:

After you enable SEHOP, existing versions of Cygwin, Skype, and Armadillo-protected applications may not work correctly.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableExceptionChainValidation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\kernel
Name String Exists DisableExceptionChainValidation
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\kernel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableExceptionChainValidation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/override-mitigation-options-for-app-related-security-policies
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000245

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.4.6 (L1) Ensure 'LSA Protection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) process runs protected. The Local Security Authority (LSA), which includes the Local Security Authority Server Service (LSASS) process, validates users for local and remote sign-ins and enforces local security policies.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This setting only applies to Windows 8.1 (or newer) except for Windows 11 (or newer). See policy setting Configure LSASS to run as a protected process .

The Windows 8.1 operating system (or newer) provides additional protection for the LSA to prevent reading memory and code injection by non-protected processes. Enabling this setting provides added security for the credentials that LSA stores and manages.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\LSA Protection

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

If additional LSA protection is enabled, Administrators will not be able to debug a custom LSA plugin. A debugger cannot be attached to LSASS when it's a protected process. In general, there's no supported way to debug a running protected process.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RunAsPPL' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa
Name String Exists RunAsPPL
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085608170898158
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000246</xccdf:ident>
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575001"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575002"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157500"
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                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RunAsPPL' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RunAsPPL</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085608170898158</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/credentials-protection-and-management/configuring-additional-lsa-protection
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000246

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.4.7 (L1) Ensure 'NetBT NodeType configuration' is set to 'Enabled: P-node (recommended)'

Description:

This setting determines which method NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) uses to register and resolve names. The available methods are:

  • The B-node (broadcast) method only uses broadcasts.
  • The P-node (point-to-point) method only uses name queries to a name server (WINS).
  • The M-node (mixed) method broadcasts first, then queries a name server (WINS) if broadcast failed.
  • The H-node (hybrid) method queries a name server (WINS) first, then broadcasts if the query failed.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: P-node (recommended) (point-to-point).

Note: Resolution through LMHOSTS or DNS follows these methods. If the NodeType registry value is present, it overrides any DhcpNodeType registry value. If neither NodeType nor DhcpNodeType is present, the computer uses B-node (broadcast) if there are no WINS servers configured for the network, or H-node (hybrid) if there is at least one WINS server configured.

In order to help mitigate the risk of NetBIOS Name Service (NBT-NS) poisoning attacks, setting the node type to P-node (point-to-point) will prevent the system from sending out NetBIOS broadcasts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: P-node (recommended) :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\NetBT NodeType configuration

Note: This change does not take effect until the computer has been restarted.

Note #2: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link . Please note that this setting is only available in the Security baseline (FINAL) for Windows 10 v1903 and Windows Server v1903 (or newer) release of SecGuide.admx/adml , so if you previously downloaded this template, you may need to update it from a newer Microsoft baseline to get this new NetBT NodeType configuration setting.

Impact:

NetBIOS name resolution queries will require a defined and available WINS server for external NetBIOS name resolution. If a WINS server is not defined or not reachable, and the desired hostname is not defined in the local cache, local LMHOSTS or HOSTS files, NetBIOS name resolution will fail.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NodeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
Name String Exists NodeType
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-cifs/45170055-a0cd-4910-9228-801d5bf7ac84</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000247</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575081"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157508_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575082"
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157508"/>
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157508"
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                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NodeType' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NodeType</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
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                     </table>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-cifs/45170055-a0cd-4910-9228-801d5bf7ac84
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000247

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.4.8 (L1) Ensure 'WDigest Authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

When WDigest authentication is enabled, Lsass.exe retains a copy of the user's plaintext password in memory, where it can be at risk of theft. If this setting is not configured, WDigest authentication is disabled in Windows 8.1 and in Windows Server 2012 R2; it is enabled by default in earlier versions of Windows and Windows Server.

For more information about local accounts and credential theft, review the " Mitigating Pass-the-Hash (PtH) Attacks and Other Credential Theft Techniques " documents.

For more information about UseLogonCredential , see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2871997: Microsoft Security Advisory Update to improve credentials protection and management May 13, 2014 .

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Preventing the plaintext storage of credentials in memory may reduce opportunity for credential theft.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\WDigest Authentication (disabling may require KB2871997)

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

None - this is also the default configuration for Windows 8.1 or newer.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'UseLogonCredential' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest
Name String Exists UseLogonCredential
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.4.8_L1_Ensure_WDigest_Authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36036</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-security-advisory-update-to-improve-credentials-protection-and-management-may-13-2014-93434251-04ac-b7f3-52aa-9f951c14b649</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000248</xccdf:ident>
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575182"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157518"/>
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157518"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'UseLogonCredential' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>UseLogonCredential</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36036
  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-security-advisory-update-to-improve-credentials-protection-and-management-may-13-2014-93434251-04ac-b7f3-52aa-9f951c14b649
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000248

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.11
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data at rest on servers, applications, and databases containing sensitive data. Storage-layer encryption, also known as server-side encryption, meets the minimum requirement of this Safeguard. Additional encryption methods may include application-layer encryption, also known as client-side encryption, where access to the data storage device(s) does not permit access to the plain-text data.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

18.5 MSS (Legacy)

This section contains recommendations for the Microsoft Solutions for Security (MSS) settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSS-legacy.admx/adml that is available for download from the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit and Baselines website. Regardless of Windows Operating System version, download the latest Windows 11 Security Baseline to obtain the template.

Pass

18.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This setting is separate from the Welcome screen feature in Windows XP and Windows Vista; if that feature is disabled, this setting is not disabled. If you configure a computer for automatic logon, anyone who can physically gain access to the computer can also gain access to everything that is on the computer, including any network or networks to which the computer is connected. Also, if you enable automatic logon, the password is stored in the registry in plaintext, and the specific registry key that stores this value is remotely readable by the Authenticated Users group.

For additional information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 324737: How to turn on automatic logon in Windows .

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

If you configure a computer for automatic logon, anyone who can physically gain access to the computer can also gain access to everything that is on the computer, including any network or networks that the computer is connected to. Also, if you enable automatic logon, the password is stored in the registry in plaintext. The specific registry key that stores this setting is remotely readable by the Authenticated Users group. As a result, this entry is appropriate only if the computer is physically secured and if you ensure that untrusted users cannot remotely see the registry.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AutoAdminLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Name String Exists AutoAdminLogon
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622760206728
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'DefaultPassword' does not exist
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
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   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/recovery-console-allow-automatic-administrative-logon</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000249</xccdf:ident>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157525"/>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AutoAdminLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AutoAdminLogon</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622760206728</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
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               </div>
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157530"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DefaultPassword' does not exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/recovery-console-allow-automatic-administrative-logon
  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000249

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.11
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data at rest on servers, applications, and databases containing sensitive data. Storage-layer encryption, also known as server-side encryption, meets the minimum requirement of this Safeguard. Additional encryption methods may include application-layer encryption, also known as client-side encryption, where access to the data storage device(s) does not permit access to the plain-text data.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled'

Description:

IP source routing is a mechanism that allows the sender to determine the IP route that a datagram should follow through the network.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled .

An attacker could use source routed packets to obscure their identity and location. Source routing allows a computer that sends a packet to specify the route that the packet takes.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

All incoming source routed packets will be dropped.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters
Name String Exists DisableIPSourceRouting
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000250</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575341"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157534_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575342"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157534_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157534"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157534">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157534"
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableIPSourceRouting</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000250

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.5.3 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level' is set to 'Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled'

Description:

IP source routing is a mechanism that allows the sender to determine the IP route that a datagram should take through the network. It is recommended to configure this setting to Not Defined for enterprise environments and to Highest Protection for high security environments to completely disable source routing.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled .

An attacker could use source routed packets to obscure their identity and location. Source routing allows a computer that sends a packet to specify the route that the packet takes.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

All incoming source routed packets will be dropped.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Name String Exists DisableIPSourceRouting
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.3_L1_Ensure_MSS_DisableIPSourceRouting_IP_source_routing_protection_level_is_set_to_Enabled_Highest_protection_source_routing_is_completely_disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000251</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575401"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157540_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575402"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157540_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157540"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157540">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157540"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableIPSourceRouting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableIPSourceRouting</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000251

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.5.5 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) redirects cause the IPv4 stack to plumb host routes. These routes override the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) generated routes.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

This behavior is expected. The problem is that the 10 minute time-out period for the ICMP redirect-plumbed routes temporarily creates a network situation in which traffic will no longer be routed properly for the affected host. Ignoring such ICMP redirects will limit the system's exposure to attacks that will impact its ability to participate on the network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

When Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is configured as an autonomous system boundary router (ASBR), it does not correctly import connected interface subnet routes. Instead, this router injects host routes into the OSPF routes. However, the OSPF router cannot be used as an ASBR router, and when connected interface subnet routes are imported into OSPF the result is confusing routing tables with strange routing paths.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableICMPRedirect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Name String Exists EnableICMPRedirect
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.5_L1_Ensure_MSS_EnableICMPRedirect_Allow_ICMP_redirects_to_override_OSPF_generated_routes_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000253</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575531"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157553_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575532"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157553_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157553"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157553">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157553"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableICMPRedirect' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableICMPRedirect</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000253

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.5.7 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

NetBIOS over TCP/IP is a network protocol that among other things provides a way to easily resolve NetBIOS names that are registered on Windows-based systems to the IP addresses that are configured on those systems. This setting determines whether the computer releases its NetBIOS name when it receives a name-release request.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

The NetBT protocol is designed not to use authentication, and is therefore vulnerable to spoofing. Spoofing makes a transmission appear to come from a user other than the user who performed the action. A malicious user could exploit the unauthenticated nature of the protocol to send a name-conflict datagram to a target computer, which would cause the computer to relinquish its name and not respond to queries.

An attacker could send a request over the network and query a computer to release its NetBIOS name. As with any change that could affect applications, it is recommended that you test this change in a non-production environment before you change the production environment.

The result of such an attack could be to cause intermittent connectivity issues on the target computer, or even to prevent the use of Network Neighborhood, domain logons, the NET SEND command, or additional NetBIOS name resolution.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'nonamereleaseondemand' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters
Name String Exists nonamereleaseondemand
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000255</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575631"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157563_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575632"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157563_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157563"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157563"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'nonamereleaseondemand' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>nonamereleaseondemand</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000255

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.2
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process for Network Infrastructure
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for network devices. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.5.9 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

The DLL search order can be configured to search for DLLs that are requested by running processes in one of two ways:

  • Search folders specified in the system path first, and then search the current working folder.
  • Search current working folder first, and then search the folders specified in the system path.

When enabled, the registry value is set to 1 . With a setting of 1 , the system first searches the folders that are specified in the system path and then searches the current working folder. When disabled the registry value is set to 0 and the system first searches the current working folder and then searches the folders that are specified in the system path.

Applications will be forced to search for DLLs in the system path first. For applications that require unique versions of these DLLs that are included with the application, this entry could cause performance or stability problems.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: More information on how Safe DLL search mode works is available at this link: Dynamic-Link Library Search Order - Windows applications | Microsoft Docs

If a user unknowingly executes hostile code that was packaged with additional files that include modified versions of system DLLs, the hostile code could load its own versions of those DLLs and potentially increase the type and degree of damage the code can render.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'SafeDllSearchMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
Name String Exists SafeDllSearchMode
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609479837644
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157570">
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157570"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SafeDllSearchMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SafeDllSearchMode</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609479837644</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000257

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.5.10 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires' is set to 'Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds'

Description:

Windows includes a grace period between when the screen saver is launched and when the console is actually locked automatically when screen saver locking is enabled.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds .

The default grace period that is allowed for user movement before the screen saver lock takes effect is five seconds. If you leave the default grace period configuration, your computer is vulnerable to a potential attack from someone who could approach the console and attempt to log on to the computer before the lock takes effect. An entry to the registry can be made to adjust the length of the grace period.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 5 or fewer seconds :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

Users will have to enter their passwords to resume their console sessions as soon as the grace period ends after screen saver activation.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ScreenSaverGracePeriod' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Name String Exists ScreenSaverGracePeriod
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622760206728
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists 5
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000258</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575731"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157573_var1"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157573"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157573">
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157573"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ScreenSaverGracePeriod' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ScreenSaverGracePeriod</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622760206728</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>5</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
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</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000258

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.3
    Label: Configure Automatic Session Locking on Enterprise Assets
    Description: Configure automatic session locking on enterprise assets after a defined period of inactivity. For general purpose operating systems, the period must not exceed 15 minutes. For mobile end-user devices, the period must not exceed 2 minutes.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.5.13 (L1) Ensure 'MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning' is set to 'Enabled: 90% or less'

Description:

This setting can generate a security audit in the Security event log when the log reaches a user-defined threshold.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 90% or less .

Note: If log settings are configured to Overwrite events as needed or Overwrite events older than x days, this event will not be generated.

If the Security log reaches 90 percent of its capacity and the computer has not been configured to overwrite events as needed, more recent events will not be written to the log. If the log reaches its capacity and the computer has been configured to shut down when it can no longer record events to the Security log, the computer will shut down and will no longer be available to provide network services.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 90% or less :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( MSS-legacy.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from this TechNet blog post: The MSS settings – Microsoft Security Guidance blog

Impact:

An audit event will be generated when the Security log reaches the 90% percent full threshold (or whatever lower value may be set) unless the log is configured to overwrite events as needed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'WarningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '90'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security
Name String Exists WarningLevel
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605315134620
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 90
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
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                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.5.13_L1_Ensure_MSS_WarningLevel_Percentage_threshold_for_the_security_event_log_at_which_the_system_will_generate_a_warning_is_set_to_Enabled_90_or_less"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000261</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575811"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157581_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575812"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157581_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157581"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157581">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157581"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'WarningLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '90'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Security</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>WarningLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605315134620</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>90</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/the-mss-settings/ba-p/701055
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000261

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.4
    Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
    Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.3
    Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
    Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

18.6 Network

This section contains recommendations for network settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.1 Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Bits.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.2 BranchCache

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PeerToPeerCaching.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.3 DirectAccess Client Experience Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template nca.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.4 DNS Client

This section contains recommendations related to DNS Client.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.6.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure multicast DNS (mDNS) protocol' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines if the DNS client will perform name resolution over Multicast DNS (mDNS). mDNS performs local network name and service discoveries without the need for central DNS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

An attacker can listen on a network over UDP port 5353 and respond to them, tricking the host into thinking that it knows the location of the requested system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\DNS Client\Configure multicast DNS (mDNS) protocol

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

In the event DNS is unavailable a system will be unable to request it from other systems on the same subnet.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableMDNS' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient
Name String Exists EnableMDNS
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_multicast_DNS_mDNS_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/networkingblog/mdns-in-the-enterprise/3275777</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://www.wolfandco.com/resources/blog/penetration-testers-best-frienddns-llmnr-netbios-ns/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000574</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575851"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157585_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575852"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157585_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157585"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157585">
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157585"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableMDNS' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableMDNS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/networkingblog/mdns-in-the-enterprise/3275777
  • URL: https://www.wolfandco.com/resources/blog/penetration-testers-best-frienddns-llmnr-netbios-ns/
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000574

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.6.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure NetBIOS settings' is set to 'Enabled: Disable NetBIOS name resolution on public networks'

Description:

This policy setting specifies if the Domain Name System (DNS) client will perform name resolution over Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS). NetBIOS is a legacy name resolution method for internal Microsoft networking that predates the use of DNS for that purpose (pre–Active Directory). Some legacy applications still require the use of NetBIOS for full functionality.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Disable NetBIOS name resolution on public networks . Configuring this setting to Enabled: Disable NetBIOS name resolution also conforms to the benchmark.

NetBIOS does not perform authentication and can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending spoofed Name Conflicts or Name Release datagrams. This is also known as "NetBIOS Name Server Protocol Spoofing". Preventing the use of NetBIOS on public networks reduces the attack surface.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Disable NetBIOS name resolution on public networks :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\DNS Client\Configure NetBIOS settings

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableNetbios' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient
Name String Exists EnableNetbios
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableNetbios' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient
Name String Exists EnableNetbios
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_NetBIOS_settings_is_set_to_Enabled_Disable_NetBIOS_name_resolution_on_public_networks"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000263</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575881"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157588_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575882"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157588_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157588"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157588">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157588"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableNetbios' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableNetbios</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575911"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157591_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575912"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157591_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157591"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157591">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157591"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableNetbios' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableNetbios</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000263

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.6.4.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off multicast name resolution' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR) is a secondary name resolution protocol. With LLMNR, queries are sent using multicast over a local network link on a single subnet from a client computer to another client computer on the same subnet that also has LLMNR enabled. LLMNR does not require a DNS server or DNS client configuration and provides name resolution in scenarios in which conventional DNS name resolution is not possible.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

An attacker can listen on a network for these LLMNR (UDP/5355) or NBT-NS (UDP/137) broadcasts and respond to them, tricking the host into thinking that it knows the location of the requested system.

Note: To completely mitigate local name resolution poisoning, in addition to this setting, the properties of each installed NIC should also be set to Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP (on the WINS tab in the NIC properties). Unfortunately, there is no global setting to achieve this that automatically applies to all NICs - it is a per-NIC setting that varies with different NIC hardware installations.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\DNS Client\Turn off multicast name resolution

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DnsClient.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

In the event DNS is unavailable a system will be unable to request it from other systems on the same subnet.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableMulticast' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient
Name String Exists EnableMulticast
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.4.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_multicast_name_resolution_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-llmnrp/02b1d227-d7a2-4026-9fd6-27ea5651fe85</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000264</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575971"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157597_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575972"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157597_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157597"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157597">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157597"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableMulticast' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableMulticast</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-llmnrp/02b1d227-d7a2-4026-9fd6-27ea5651fe85
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000264

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.6.5 Fonts

This section contains recommendations related to Fonts.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.6 Hotspot Authentication

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template hotspotauth.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.7 Lanman Server

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LanmanServer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.8 Lanman Workstation

This section contains recommendations related to Lanman Workstation.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LanmanWorkstation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.6.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable insecure guest logons' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines if the SMB client will allow insecure guest logons to an SMB server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Insecure guest logons are used by file servers to allow unauthenticated access to shared folders.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Lanman Workstation\Enable insecure guest logons

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template LanmanWorkstation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The SMB client will reject insecure guest logons. This was not originally the default behavior in older versions of Windows, but Microsoft changed the default behavior starting with Windows 10 R1709: Guest access in SMB2 disabled by default in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowInsecureGuestAuth' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation
Name String Exists AllowInsecureGuestAuth
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.8.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_insecure_guest_logons_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/guest-access-in-smb2-is-disabled-by-default</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000266</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576361"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157636_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576362"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157636_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157636"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157636">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157636"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowInsecureGuestAuth' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowInsecureGuestAuth</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/guest-access-in-smb2-is-disabled-by-default
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000266

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.6.9 Link-Layer Topology Discovery

This section contains recommendations for Link-Layer Topology Discovery settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LinkLayerTopologyDiscovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.10 Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services

This section contains recommendations for Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template P2P-pnrp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.10.1 Peer Name Resolution Protocol

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template P2P-pnrp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.11 Network Connections

This section contains recommendations for Network Connections settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.11.1 Windows Defender Firewall (formerly Windows Firewall)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsFirewall.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named Windows Firewall but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Defender Firewall starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates.

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18.6.11.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

You can use this procedure to control a user's ability to install and configure a Network Bridge.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

The Network Bridge setting, if enabled, allows users to create a Layer 2 Media Access Control (MAC) bridge, enabling them to connect two or more physical network segments together. A Network Bridge thus allows a computer that has connections to two different networks to share data between those networks.

In an enterprise managed environment, where there is a need to control network traffic to only authorized paths, allowing users to create a Network Bridge increases the risk and attack surface from the bridged network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Users cannot create or configure a Network Bridge.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA' is equal to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
Name String Exists NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_installation_and_configuration_of_Network_Bridge_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/11/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000270</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576631"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157663_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576632"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157663_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157663"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157663">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157663"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA' is equal to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000270

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 11: Secure Configuration for Network Devices, such as Firewalls, Routers and Switches: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of network infrastructure devices using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 11.3
    Label: Use Automated Tools to Verify Standard Device Configurations and Detect Changes
    Description: Compare all network device configuration against approved security configurations defined for each network device in use and alert when any deviations are discovered.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.2
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process for Network Infrastructure
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for network devices. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.6.11.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Although this "legacy" setting traditionally applied to the use of Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Windows 2000, Windows XP & Server 2003, this setting now freshly applies to the Mobile Hotspot feature in Windows 10 & Server 2016.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Warning: In order for Application Guard to function correctly, ICS must be enabled. If Application Guard is used in the environment, then an exception to this recommendation might be needed. To learn more on how to disable portions of ICS without breaking Application Guard, please visit: FAQ - Microsoft Defender Application Guard | Microsoft Learn .

Non-administrators should not be able to turn on the Mobile Hotspot feature and open their Internet connectivity up to nearby mobile devices.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Mobile Hotspot cannot be enabled or configured by Administrators and non-Administrators alike.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NC_ShowSharedAccessUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
Name String Exists NC_ShowSharedAccessUI
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.3_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_use_of_Internet_Connection_Sharing_on_your_DNS_domain_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000271</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576651"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157665_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576652"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157665_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157665"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157665">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157665"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NC_ShowSharedAccessUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NC_ShowSharedAccessUI</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000271

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.6.11.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether to require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Allowing regular users to set a network location increases the risk and attack surface.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkConnections.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Domain users must elevate when setting a network's location.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections
Name String Exists NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.11.4_L1_Ensure_Require_domain_users_to_elevate_when_setting_a_networks_location_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000272</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576671"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157667_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576672"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157667_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157667"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157667">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157667"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NC_StdDomainUserSetLocation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000272

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.3
    Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
    Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
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18.6.12 Network Connectivity Status Indicator

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NCSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.13 Network Isolation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkIsolation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.14 Network Provider

This section contains recommendations for Network Provider settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NetworkProvider.admx/adml that is included with the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update and the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.6.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Hardened UNC Paths' is set to 'Enabled, with "Require Mutual Authentication", "Require Integrity", and “Require Privacy” set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares'

Description:

This policy setting configures secure access to UNC paths.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled, with "Require Mutual Authentication", "Require Integrity", and “Require Privacy” set for all NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares .

In February 2015, Microsoft released a new control mechanism to mitigate a security risk in Group Policy as part of the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update. This mechanism requires both the installation of the new security update and also the deployment of specific group policy settings to all computers on the domain from Windows Vista / Server 2008 (non-R2) or newer (the associated security patch to enable this feature was not released for Server 2003). A new group policy template ( NetworkProvider.admx/adml ) was also provided with the security update.

Once the new GPO template is in place, the following are the minimum requirements to remediate the Group Policy security risk:

\\*\NETLOGON RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1

\\*\SYSVOL RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1

Note: A reboot may be required after the setting is applied to a client machine to access the above paths.

Additional guidance on the deployment of this security setting is available from the Microsoft Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Platforms TechNet Blog here: Guidance on Deployment of MS15-011 and MS15-014 .

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled with the following paths configured, at a minimum:

\\*\NETLOGON RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1\\*\SYSVOL RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Provider\Hardened UNC Paths

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( NetworkProvider.admx/adml ) is required - it is included with the MS15-011 / MSKB 3000483 security update or with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows only allows access to the specified UNC paths after fulfilling additional security requirements.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure '\\*\NETLOGON' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths
Name String Exists \\*\NETLOGON
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure '\\*\SYSVOL' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1.*[Rr]equire([Mm]utual[Aa]uthentication|[Ii]ntegrity|[Pp]rivacy)=1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetworkProvider\HardenedPaths
Name String Exists \\*\SYSVOL
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_sz
Value String Exists RequireMutualAuthentication=1, RequireIntegrity=1, RequirePrivacy=1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-dfsc/149a3039-98ce-491a-9268-2f5ddef08192
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000273

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.6.15 Offline Files

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OfflineFiles.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.16 QoS Packet Scheduler

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template QOS.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.17 SNMP

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Snmp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.18 SSL Configuration Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CipherSuiteOrder.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.19 TCPIP Settings

This section contains TCP/IP configuration settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.19.1 IPv6 Transition Technologies

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.19.2 Parameters

This section contains TCP/IP parameter configuration settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template tcpip.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.20 Windows Connect Now

This section contains recommendations for Windows Connect Now settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsConnectNow.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.6.21 Windows Connection Manager

This section contains recommendations for Windows Connection Manager settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.6.21.1 (L1) Ensure 'Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain' is set to 'Enabled: 3 = Prevent Wi-Fi when on Ethernet'

Description:

This policy setting prevents computers from establishing multiple simultaneous connections to either the Internet or to a Windows domain.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 3 = Prevent Wi-Fi when on Ethernet .

Preventing bridged network connections can help prevent a user unknowingly allowing traffic to route between internal and external networks, which risks exposure to sensitive internal data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 3 = Prevent Wi-Fi when on Ethernet :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connection Manager\Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates. It was updated with a new Minimize Policy Options sub-setting starting with the Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

While connected to an Ethernet connection, Windows won't allow use of a WLAN (automatically or manually) until Ethernet is disconnected. However, if a cellular data connection is available, it will always stay connected for services that require it, but no Internet traffic will be routed over cellular if an Ethernet or WLAN connection is present.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'fMinimizeConnections' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy
Name String Exists fMinimizeConnections
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 3
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000278

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 15: Wireless Access Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the security use of wireless local area networks (WLANs), access points, and wireless client systems.
    Subcontrol: 15.5
    Label: Limit Wireless Access on Client Devices
    Description: Configure wireless access on client machines that do have an essential wireless business purpose, to allow access only to authorized wireless networks and to restrict access to other wireless networks.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.6.21.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents computers from connecting to both a domain based network and a non-domain based network at the same time.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

The potential concern is that a user would unknowingly allow network traffic to flow between the insecure public network and the enterprise managed network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\Windows Connection Manager\Prohibit connection to non-domain networks when connected to domain authenticated network

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WCM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The computer responds to automatic and manual network connection attempts based on the following circumstances:

Automatic connection attempts - When the computer is already connected to a domain based network, all automatic connection attempts to non-domain networks are blocked. - When the computer is already connected to a non-domain based network, automatic connection attempts to domain based networks are blocked.

Manual connection attempts - When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain based network or a domain based network over media other than Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to an additional network in violation of this policy setting, the existing network connection is disconnected and the manual connection is allowed. - When the computer is already connected to either a non-domain based network or a domain based network over Ethernet, and a user attempts to create a manual connection to an additional network in violation of this policy setting, the existing Ethernet connection is maintained and the manual connection attempt is blocked.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'fBlockNonDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy
Name String Exists fBlockNonDomain
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.21.2_L1_Ensure_Prohibit_connection_to_non-domain_networks_when_connected_to_domain_authenticated_network_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/12/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000279</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576881"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157688_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576882"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157688_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157688"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157688">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157688"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fBlockNonDomain' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>fBlockNonDomain</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000279

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 12: Boundary Defense: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Detect/prevent/correct the flow of information transferring networks of different trust levels with a focus on security-damaging data.
    Subcontrol: 12.4
    Label: Deny Communication over Unauthorized Ports
    Description: Deny communication over unauthorized TCP or UDP ports or application traffic to ensure that only authorized protocols are allowed to cross the network boundary in or out of the network at each of the organization's network boundaries.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.6.22 Wireless Display

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template wlansvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.23 WLAN Service

This section contains recommendations for WLAN Service settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template wlansvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.23.1 WLAN Media Cost

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template wlansvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.6.23.2 WLAN Settings

This setting contains recommendations for WLAN Settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template wlansvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.6.23.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Windows to automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, to networks shared by contacts, and to hotspots offering paid services' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can enable the following WLAN settings: "Connect to suggested open hotspots," "Connect to networks shared by my contacts," and "Enable paid services".

  • "Connect to suggested open hotspots" enables Windows to automatically connect users to open hotspots it knows about by crowdsourcing networks that other people using Windows have connected to.
  • "Connect to networks shared by my contacts" enables Windows to automatically connect to networks that the user's contacts have shared with them, and enables users on this device to share networks with their contacts.
  • "Enable paid services" enables Windows to temporarily connect to open hotspots to determine if paid services are available.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: These features are also known by the name " Wi-Fi Sense ".

Automatically connecting to an open hotspot or network can introduce the system to a rogue network with malicious intent.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Network\WLAN Service\WLAN Settings\Allow Windows to automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, to networks shared by contacts, and to hotspots offering paid services

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template wlansvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Connect to suggested open hotspots , Connect to networks shared by my contacts , and Enable paid services will each be turned off and users on the device will be prevented from enabling them.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AutoConnectAllowedOEM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: All Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config
Name String Exists AutoConnectAllowedOEM
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085605313089085
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.6.23.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_to_automatically_connect_to_suggested_open_hotspots_to_networks_shared_by_contacts_and_to_hotspots_offering_paid_services_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/15/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000280</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576901"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157690_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576902"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157690_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157690"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157690">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157690"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="all_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AutoConnectAllowedOEM' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>All Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AutoConnectAllowedOEM</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085605313089085</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/manage-wifi-sense-in-enterprise
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000280

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 15: Wireless Access Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the security use of wireless local area networks (WLANs), access points, and wireless client systems.
    Subcontrol: 15.5
    Label: Limit Wireless Access on Client Devices
    Description: Configure wireless access on client machines that do have an essential wireless business purpose, to allow access only to authorized wireless networks and to restrict access to other wireless networks.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.7 Printers

This section contains recommendations for printer settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the Print Spooler service will accept client connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: The Print Spooler service must be restarted for changes to this policy to take effect.

Disabling the ability for the Print Spooler service to accept client connections mitigates remote attacks against the PrintNightmare vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 ) and other remote Print Spooler attacks. However, this recommendation does not mitigate against local attacks on the Print Spooler service.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Allow Print Spooler to accept client connections

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template printing2.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Provided that the Print Spooler service is not disabled, users will continue to be able to print from their workstation . However, the workstation's Print Spooler service will not accept client connections or allow users to share printers. Note that all printers that were already shared will continue to be shared.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RegisterSpoolerRemoteRpcEndPoint' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers
Name String Exists RegisterSpoolerRemoteRpcEndPoint
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
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                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000281</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576921"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157692_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576922"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157692_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157692"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157692">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157692"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RegisterSpoolerRemoteRpcEndPoint' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RegisterSpoolerRemoteRpcEndPoint</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000281

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Redirection Guard' is set to 'Enabled: Redirection Guard Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether Redirection Guard is enabled for the print spooler. Redirection Guard can prevent file redirections from being used within the print spooler.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Redirection Guard Enabled .

This setting prevents non-administrators from redirecting files within the print spooler process.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Redirection Guard Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure Redirection Guard

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RedirectionguardPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers
Name String Exists RedirectionguardPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Redirection_Guard_is_set_to_Enabled_Redirection_Guard_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-22h2-security-baseline/ba-p/3632520</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000282</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576951"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157695_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576952"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157695_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157695"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157695">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157695"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RedirectionguardPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RedirectionguardPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-22h2-security-baseline/ba-p/3632520
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000282

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.7.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC connection settings: Protocol to use for outgoing RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: RPC over TCP'

Description:

This policy setting controls which protocol and protocol settings to use for outgoing Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections to a remote print spooler.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: RPC over TCP

This setting prevents the use of named pipes for RPC connections to the print spooler and forces the use of TCP which is a more secure communication method.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: RPC over TCP :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure RPC connection settings: Protocol to use for outgoing RPC connections

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Warning: Many existing print configurations may be using the older named pipes protocol and therefore will cease to function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.3_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Protocol_to_use_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_RPC_over_TCP"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/printing/windows-11-rpc-connection-updates-for-print#allow-rpc-over-tcp-communication</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000283</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576971"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157697_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576972"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157697_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157697"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157697">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157697"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/printing/windows-11-rpc-connection-updates-for-print#allow-rpc-over-tcp-communication
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000283

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.7.4 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC connection settings: Use authentication for outgoing RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: Default'

Description:

This policy setting controls which protocol and protocol settings to use for outgoing Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections to a remote print spooler.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Default

This setting can prevent the use of named pipes for RPC connections to the print spooler and forces the use of TCP which is a more secure communication method.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Default :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure RPC connection settings: Use authentication for outgoing RPC connections

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Warning: Many existing print configurations may be using the older named pipes protocol and therefore will cease to function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RpcAuthentication' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists RpcAuthentication
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_connection_settings_Use_authentication_for_outgoing_RPC_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_Default"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/printing/windows-11-rpc-connection-updates-for-print#allow-rpc-over-tcp-communication</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000284</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576981"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157698_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71576982"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157698_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157698"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157698">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157698"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RpcAuthentication' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RpcAuthentication</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/printing/windows-11-rpc-connection-updates-for-print#allow-rpc-over-tcp-communication
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000284

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Pass

18.7.5 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC listener settings: Protocols to allow for incoming RPC connections' is set to 'Enabled: RPC over TCP'

Description:

This policy setting controls which protocols incoming Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections to the print spooler are allowed to use.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: RPC over TCP .

This setting can prevent the use of named pipes for RPC connections to the print spooler and forces the use of TCP which is a more secure communication method.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: RCP over TCP :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure RPC listener settings: Configure protocol options for incoming RPC connections

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Warning: Many existing print configurations may be using the older named pipes protocol and therefore will cease to function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RpcProtocols' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists RpcProtocols
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 5
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
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   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577001"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157700_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577002"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157700_var2"/>
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                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157700"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157700">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157700"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RpcProtocols' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RpcProtocols</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>5</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
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                  </div>
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            </div>
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   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000285

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Pass

18.7.6 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC listener settings: Authentication protocol to use for incoming RPC connections:' is set to 'Enabled: Negotiate' or higher

Description:

This policy setting controls which protocols incoming Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections to the print spooler are allowed to use.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Negotiate or higher.

This setting can prevent the use of named pipes for RPC connections to the print spooler and forces the use of TCP which is a more secure communication method.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Negotiate or higher:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure RPC listener settings: Configure protocol options for incoming RPC connections

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Warning: Many existing print configurations may be using the older named pipes protocol and therefore will cease to function.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'ForceKerberosForRpc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists ForceKerberosForRpc
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'ForceKerberosForRpc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists ForceKerberosForRpc
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000286</xccdf:ident>
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                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577031"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157703_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577032"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157703_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157703"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157703">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157703"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ForceKerberosForRpc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ForceKerberosForRpc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
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      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577041"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157704_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577042"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157704_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157704"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157704">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157704"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ForceKerberosForRpc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
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                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ForceKerberosForRpc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000286

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Pass

18.7.7 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC over TCP port' is set to 'Enabled: 0'

Description:

This policy setting controls which port is used for RPC over TCP for incoming connections to the print spooler and outgoing connections to remote print spoolers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 0 .

Using dynamic ports for printing makes it more difficult for an attacker to know which port is being used and therefore which port to attack.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Configure RPC over TCP port

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

If your current print environment is configured for a specific TCP port, this setting may require a firewall change (if applicable) for continued printing.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RpcTcpPort' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
Name String Exists RpcTcpPort
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.7_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_over_TCP_port_is_set_to_Enabled_0"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000287</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157706_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157706_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157706"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157706">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157706"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RpcTcpPort' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RpcTcpPort</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000287

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Pass

18.7.8 (L1) Ensure 'Configure RPC packet level privacy setting for incoming connections' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls packet level privacy for Remote Procedure Call (RPC) incoming connections.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

A security bypass vulnerability ( CVE-2021-1678 | Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability ) exists in the way the Printer RPC binding handles authentication for the remote Winspool interface. Enabling the RPC packet level privacy setting for incoming connections enforces the server-side to increase the authentication level to minimize this vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Configure RPC packet level privacy setting for incoming connections

Note: This Group Policy path does not exist by default. An additional Group Policy template ( SecGuide.admx/adml ) is required - it is available from Microsoft at this link .

Impact:

None - this is default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print
Name String Exists RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609385622421
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.8_L1_Ensure_Configure_RPC_packet_level_privacy_setting_for_incoming_connections_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/managing-deployment-of-printer-rpc-binding-changes-for-cve-2021-1678-kb4599464-12a69652-30b9-3d61-d9f7-7201623a8b25</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1678</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000241</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577091"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157709_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577092"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157709_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157709"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157709">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157709"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609385622421</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/managing-deployment-of-printer-rpc-binding-changes-for-cve-2021-1678-kb4599464-12a69652-30b9-3d61-d9f7-7201623a8b25
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1678
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000241

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Pass

18.7.9 (L1) Ensure 'Limits print driver installation to Administrators' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether users who aren't Administrators can install print drivers on the system.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: On August 10, 2021, Microsoft announced a Point and Print Default Behavior Change which modifies the default Point and Print driver installation and update behavior to require Administrator privileges. This is documented in KB5005652—Manage new Point and Print default driver installation behavior (CVE-2021-34481) .

Restricting the installation of print drives to Administrators can help mitigate the PrintNightmare vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 ) and other Print Spooler attacks.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Limits print driver installation to Administrators

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint
Name String Exists RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.9_L1_Ensure_Limits_print_driver_installation_to_Administrators_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005010-restricting-installation-of-new-printer-drivers-after-applying-the-july-6-2021-updates-31b91c02-05bc-4ada-a7ea-183b129578a7</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000288</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577131"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157713_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577132"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157713_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157713"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157713">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157713"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005010-restricting-installation-of-new-printer-drivers-after-applying-the-july-6-2021-updates-31b91c02-05bc-4ada-a7ea-183b129578a7
  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000288

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.7.10 (L1) Ensure 'Manage processing of Queue-specific files' is set to 'Enabled: Limit Queue-specific files to Color profiles'

Description:

This policy setting manages how queue-specific files are processed during printer installation. At printer installation time, a vendor-supplied installation application can specify a set of files, of any type, to be associated with a particular print queue. The files are downloaded to each client that connects to the print server.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Limit Queue-specific files to Color profiles .

A Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability ( CVE-2021-36958 ) exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges and then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Limit Queue-specific files to Color profiles :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Manage processing of Queue-specific files

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'CopyFilesPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers
Name String Exists CopyFilesPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.10_L1_Ensure_Manage_processing_of_Queue-specific_files_is_set_to_Enabled_Limit_Queue-specific_files_to_Color_profiles"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/installing-queue-specific-files</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000289</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577151"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157715_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577152"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157715_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157715"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157715">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157715"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'CopyFilesPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>CopyFilesPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/installing-queue-specific-files
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000289

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.7.11 (L1) Ensure 'Point and Print Restrictions: When installing drivers for a new connection' is set to 'Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether computers will show a warning and a security elevation prompt when users create a new printer connection using Point and Print.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt .

Note: On August 10, 2021, Microsoft announced a Point and Print Default Behavior Change which modifies the default Point and Print driver installation and update behavior to require Administrator privileges. This is documented in KB5005652—Manage new Point and Print default driver installation behavior (CVE-2021-34481) . This change overrides all Point and Print Group Policy settings and ensures that only Administrators can install printer drivers from a print server using Point and Print.

Enabling Windows User Account Control (UAC) for the installation of new print drivers can help mitigate the PrintNightmare vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 ) and other Print Spooler attacks.

Although the Point and Print default driver installation behavior overrides this setting, it is important to configure this as a backstop in the event that behavior is reversed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Point and Print Restrictions: When installing drivers for a new connection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoWarningNoElevationOnInstall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint
Name String Exists NoWarningNoElevationOnInstall
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.11_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_installing_drivers_for_a_new_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1675</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34481</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2021/08/10/point-and-print-default-behavior-change/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000290</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577161"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157716_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577162"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157716_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157716"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157716">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157716"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoWarningNoElevationOnInstall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoWarningNoElevationOnInstall</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1675
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34481
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958
  • URL: https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2021/08/10/point-and-print-default-behavior-change/
  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000290

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.7.12 (L1) Ensure 'Point and Print Restrictions: When updating drivers for an existing connection' is set to 'Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether computers will show a warning and a security elevation prompt when users are updating drivers for an existing connection using Point and Print.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt .

Note: On August 10, 2021, Microsoft announced a Point and Print Default Behavior Change which modifies the default Point and Print driver installation and update behavior to require Administrator privileges. This is documented in KB5005652—Manage new Point and Print default driver installation behavior (CVE-2021-34481) . This change overrides all Point and Print Group Policy settings and ensures that only Administrators can install printer drivers from a print server using Point and Print.

Enabling Windows User Account Control (UAC) for updating existing print drivers can help mitigate the PrintNightmare vulnerability ( CVE-2021-34527 ) and other Print Spooler attacks.

Although the Point and Print default driver installation behavior overrides this setting, it is important to configure this as a backstop in the event that behavior is reversed.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Show warning and elevation prompt :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Printers\Point and Print Restrictions: When updating drivers for an existing connection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Printing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'UpdatePromptSettings' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint
Name String Exists UpdatePromptSettings
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.7.12_L1_Ensure_Point_and_Print_Restrictions_When_updating_drivers_for_an_existing_connection_is_set_to_Enabled_Show_warning_and_elevation_prompt"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1675</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34481</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2021/08/10/point-and-print-default-behavior-change/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000291</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577171"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157717_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577172"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157717_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157717"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157717">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157717"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'UpdatePromptSettings' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>UpdatePromptSettings</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1675
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34481
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527
  • URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958
  • URL: https://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2021/08/10/point-and-print-default-behavior-change/
  • URL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000291

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.8 Start Menu and Taskbar

This section contains recommendations for Start Menu and Taskbar.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.8.1 Notifications

This section contains recommendations for Start Menu and Taskbar Notifications.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WPN.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft 10 Release 1803 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9 System

This section contains recommendations for System settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.1 Access-Denied Assistance

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template srm-fci.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.2 App-V

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template appv.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.3 Audit Process Creation

This section contains settings related to auditing of process creation events.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AuditSettings.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.9.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Include command line in process creation events' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the process creation command line text is logged in security audit events when a new process has been created.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This feature that this setting controls was not originally supported in workstation OSes older than Windows 8.1. However, in February 2015 Microsoft added support for the feature to Windows 7 and Windows 8.0 via an update - KB3004375 . Therefore, this setting is also important to set on those older OSes.

Capturing process command line information in event logs can be very valuable when performing forensic investigations of attack incidents.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Audit Process Creation\Include command line in process creation events

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AuditSettings.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Process command line information will be included in the event logs, which can contain sensitive or private information such as passwords or user data.

Warning: There are potential risks of capturing credentials and sensitive information which could be exposed to users who have read-access to event logs. Microsoft provides a feature called "Protected Event Logging" to better secure event log data. For assistance with protecting event logging, visit: About Logging Windows - PowerShell | Microsoft Docs .

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit
Name String Exists ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.3.1_L1_Ensure_Include_command_line_in_process_creation_events_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.2#protected-event-logging</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000294</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577201"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157720_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577202"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157720_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157720"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157720">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157720"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.2#protected-event-logging
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000294

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.4
    Label: Encrypt or Hash all Authentication Credentials
    Description: Encrypt or hash with a salt all authentication credentials when stored.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.8
    Label: Collect Command-Line Audit Logs
    Description: Collect command-line audit logs. Example implementations include collecting audit logs from PowerShell®, BASH™, and remote administrative terminals.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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18.9.4 Credentials Delegation

This section contains settings related to Credential Delegation.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredSsp.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Encryption Oracle Remediation' is set to 'Enabled: Force Updated Clients'

Description:

Some versions of the CredSSP protocol that is used by some applications (such as Remote Desktop Connection) are vulnerable to an encryption oracle attack against the client. This policy controls compatibility with vulnerable clients and servers and allows you to set the level of protection desired for the encryption oracle vulnerability.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Force Updated Clients .

This setting is important to mitigate the CredSSP encryption oracle vulnerability, for which information was published by Microsoft on 03/13/2018 in CVE-2018-0886 | CredSSP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability . All versions of Windows from Windows Vista onwards are affected by this vulnerability, and will be compatible with this recommendation provided that they have been patched at least through May 2018 (or later).

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Force Updated Clients :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Credentials Delegation\Encryption Oracle Remediation

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredSsp.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1803 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Client applications which use CredSSP will not be able to fall back to the insecure versions and services using CredSSP will not accept unpatched clients. This setting should not be deployed until all remote hosts support the newest version, which is achieved by ensuring that all Microsoft security updates at least through May 2018 are installed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowEncryptionOracle' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\CredSSP\Parameters
Name String Exists AllowEncryptionOracle
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.1_L1_Ensure_Encryption_Oracle_Remediation_is_set_to_Enabled_Force_Updated_Clients"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/credential-security-support-provider</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000295</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157721_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157721_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157721"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157721">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157721"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowEncryptionOracle' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\CredSSP\Parameters</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowEncryptionOracle</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/credential-security-support-provider
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000295

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
    Subcontrol: 3.4
    Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
    Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials. When using credential delegation, devices provide an exportable version of credentials to the remote host. This exposes users to the risk of credential theft from attackers on the remote host. The Restricted Admin Mode and Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard features are two options to help protect against this risk.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: More detailed information on Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard and how it compares to Restricted Admin Mode can be found at this link: Protect Remote Desktop credentials with Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard (Windows 10) | Microsoft Docs

Restricted Admin Mode was designed to help protect administrator accounts by ensuring that reusable credentials are not stored in memory on remote devices that could potentially be compromised. Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard helps you protect your credentials over a Remote Desktop connection by redirecting Kerberos requests back to the device that is requesting the connection. Both features should be enabled and supported, as they reduce the chance of credential theft.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Credentials Delegation\Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredSsp.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The host will support the Restricted Admin Mode and Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard features.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowProtectedCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation
Name String Exists AllowProtectedCreds
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.4.2_L1_Ensure_Remote_host_allows_delegation_of_non-exportable_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/remote-credential-guard</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000296</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577221"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157722_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577222"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157722_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157722"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157722">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157722"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowProtectedCreds' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowProtectedCreds</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/remote-credential-guard
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000296

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.5
    Label: Encrypt Transmittal of Username and Authentication Credentials
    Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.5 Device Guard

This section contains Device Guard settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceGuard.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.6 Device Health Attestation Service

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TPM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.7 Device Installation

This section contains recommendations related to device installation.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.7.1 Device Installation Restrictions

This section contains recommendations related to device installation restrictions.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.7.2 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent device metadata retrieval from the Internet' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to prevent Windows from retrieving device metadata from the Internet.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: This will not prevent the installation of basic hardware drivers, but does prevent associated third-party utility software from automatically being installed under the context of the SYSTEM account.

Installation of software should be conducted by an authorized system administrator and not a standard user. Allowing automatic third-party software installations under the context of the SYSTEM account has potential for allowing unauthorized access via backdoors or installation software bugs.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Device Installation\Prevent device metadata retrieval from the Internet

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates, or with the Group Policy template DeviceSetup.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Standard users without administrator privileges will not be able to install associated third-party utility software for peripheral devices. This may limit the use of advanced features of those devices unless/until an administrator installs the associated utility software for the device.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata
Name String Exists PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.7.2_L1_Ensure_Prevent_device_metadata_retrieval_from_the_Internet_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/2/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000304</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577471"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157747_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577472"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157747_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157747"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157747">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157747"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000304

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
    Safeguard: 2.5
    Label: Allowlist Authorized Software
    Description: Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.8 Disk NV Cache

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskNVCache.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.9 Disk Quotas

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskQuota.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.10 Display

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Display.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.11 Distributed COM

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DCOM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.12 Driver Installation

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.13 Early Launch Antimalware

This section contains recommendations for configuring boot-start driver initialization settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EarlyLaunchAM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.9.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy' is set to 'Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to specify which boot-start drivers are initialized based on a classification determined by an Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver. The Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver can return the following classifications for each boot-start driver:

  • Good : The driver has been signed and has not been tampered with.
  • Bad : The driver has been identified as malware. It is recommended that you do not allow known bad drivers to be initialized.
  • Bad, but required for boot : The driver has been identified as malware, but the computer cannot successfully boot without loading this driver.
  • Unknown : This driver has not been attested to by your malware detection application and has not been classified by the Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver.

If you enable this policy setting you will be able to choose which boot-start drivers to initialize the next time the computer is started.

If your malware detection application does not include an Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver or if your Early Launch Antimalware boot-start driver has been disabled, this setting has no effect and all boot-start drivers are initialized.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Good, unknown and bad but critical .

This policy setting helps reduce the impact of malware that has already infected your system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:Good, unknown and bad but critical:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Early Launch Antimalware\Boot-Start Driver Initialization Policy

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EarlyLaunchAM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DriverLoadPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\EarlyLaunch
Name String Exists DriverLoadPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 3
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000311</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577481"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577482"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157748_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157748"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
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                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157748"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DriverLoadPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>System\CurrentControlSet\Policies\EarlyLaunch</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DriverLoadPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000311

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.14 Enhanced Storage Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EnhancedStorage.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.15 File Classification Infrastructure

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template srm-fci.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.16 File Share Shadow Copy Provider

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy templates FileServerVSSProvider.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.17 Filesystem (formerly NTFS Filesystem)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileSys.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Note: This section was initially named NTFS Filesystem but was renamed by Microsoft to Filesystem starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

18.9.18 Folder Redirection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FolderRedirection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.19 Group Policy

This section contains recommendations for configuring group policy-related settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.19.1 Logging and tracing

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicyPreferences.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.9.19.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE'

Description:

The "Do not apply during periodic background processing" option prevents the system from updating affected registry policies in the background while the computer is in use. When background updates are disabled, registry policy changes will not take effect until the next user logon or system restart.

This setting affects all policy settings within the Administrative Templates folder and any other policies that store values in the registry.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: FALSE (unchecked).

Setting this option to false (unchecked) will ensure that domain registry policy changes are applied more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , then set the Do not apply during periodic background processing option to FALSE (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure registry policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Group Policy settings within the Administrative Templates folder (and other policies that store values in the registry) will be reapplied even when the system is in use, which may have a slight impact on performance.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}
Name String Exists NoBackgroundPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000312</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577491"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577492"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157749_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157749"/>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoBackgroundPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000312

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.4
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.19.3 (L1) Ensure 'Configure registry policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE'

Description:

The "Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed" option updates and reapplies registry policies even if the registry policies have not changed.

This setting affects all registry policy settings within the Administrative Templates folder and any other policies that store values in the registry.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: TRUE (checked).

Setting this option to true (checked) will ensure unauthorized local changes are reverted to match the domain-based Group Policy settings.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , then set the Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed option to TRUE (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure registry policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Group Policy settings within the Administrative Templates folder (and other policies that store values in the registry) will be reapplied even if they have not been changed, which may cause Group Policy refreshes to take longer.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}
Name String Exists NoGPOListChanges
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
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   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/4"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000313</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577501"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157750_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577502"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157750_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157750"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157750">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157750"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoGPOListChanges</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000313

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.4
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.19.4 (L1) Ensure 'Configure security policy processing: Do not apply during periodic background processing' is set to 'Enabled: FALSE'

Description:

The "Do not apply during periodic background processing" option prevents the system from updating affected security policies in the background while the computer is in use. When background updates are disabled, updates to security policies will not take effect until the next user logon or system restart.

This setting affects all policy settings that use the built-in security template of Group Policy (e.g. Windows Settings\Security Settings).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: FALSE (unchecked).

Setting this option to false (unchecked) will ensure that domain security policy changes are applied more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , then set the Do not apply during periodic background processing option to FALSE (unchecked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure security policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Built-in security template settings will be reapplied by Group Policy even when the system is in use, which may have a slight impact on performance.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{827D319E-6EAC-11D2-A4EA-00C04F79F83A}
Name String Exists NoBackgroundPolicy
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.4_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Do_not_apply_during_periodic_background_processing_is_set_to_Enabled_FALSE"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000314</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577511"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157751_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577512"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157751_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157751"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157751">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157751"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoBackgroundPolicy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{827D319E-6EAC-11D2-A4EA-00C04F79F83A}</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoBackgroundPolicy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000314

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.4
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.19.5 (L1) Ensure 'Configure security policy processing: Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed' is set to 'Enabled: TRUE'

Description:

The "Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed" option updates and reapplies security policies even if the security policies have not changed.

This setting affects all policy settings within the built-in security template of Group Policy (e.g. Windows Settings\Security Settings).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: TRUE (checked).

Setting this option to true (checked) will ensure unauthorized local changes are reverted to match the domain-based Group Policy settings.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , then set the Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed option to TRUE (checked):

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Configure security policy processing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Built-in security template settings will be reapplied even if they have not been changed, which may cause Group Policy refreshes to take longer.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{827D319E-6EAC-11D2-A4EA-00C04F79F83A}
Name String Exists NoGPOListChanges
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.5_L1_Ensure_Configure_security_policy_processing_Process_even_if_the_Group_Policy_objects_have_not_changed_is_set_to_Enabled_TRUE"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000315</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577521"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157752_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577522"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157752_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157752"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157752">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157752"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoGPOListChanges' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{827D319E-6EAC-11D2-A4EA-00C04F79F83A}</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoGPOListChanges</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/ms813374(v=msdn.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000315

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.4
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.19.6 (L1) Ensure 'Continue experiences on this device' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether the Windows device is allowed to participate in cross-device experiences (continue experiences).

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

A cross-device experience is when a system can access app and send messages to other devices. In an enterprise managed environment only trusted systems should be communicating within the network. Access to any other system should be prohibited.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Continue experiences on this device

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The Windows device will not be discoverable by other devices, and cannot participate in cross-device experiences.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableCdp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists EnableCdp
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.6_L1_Ensure_Continue_experiences_on_this_device_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000316</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577531"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157753_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577532"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157753_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157753"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157753">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157753"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableCdp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableCdp</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000316

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.19.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off background refresh of Group Policy' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents Group Policy from being updated while the computer is in use. This policy setting applies to Group Policy for computers, users and Domain Controllers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

This setting ensures that group policy changes take effect more quickly, as compared to waiting until the next user logon or system restart.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Turn off background refresh of Group Policy

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableBkGndGroupPolicy' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'
Existence Check: None Exist
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
No matching system items were found.


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.19.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_background_refresh_of_Group_Policy_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000317</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157754"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157754">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157754"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="none_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableBkGndGroupPolicy' is 'Existence Test' to 'none_exist'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>None Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <tr>
                           <td>No matching system items were found.</td>
                        </tr>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000317

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.4
    Label: Deploy System Configuration Management Tools
    Description: Deploy system configuration management tools that will automatically enforce and redeploy configuration settings to systems at regularly scheduled intervals.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.20 Internet Communication Management

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication Management.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.20.1 Internet Communication settings

This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.20.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the computer can download print driver packages over HTTP. To set up HTTP printing, printer drivers that are not available in the standard operating system installation might need to be downloaded over HTTP.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Users might download drivers that include malicious code.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Print drivers cannot be downloaded over HTTP.

Note: This policy setting does not prevent the client computer from printing to printers on the intranet or the Internet over HTTP. It only prohibits downloading drivers that are not already installed locally.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableWebPnPDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers
Name String Exists DisableWebPnPDownload
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_downloading_of_print_drivers_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/2/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618315(v=ws.11)#individual-group-policy-settings-that-affect-computer-configuration</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618315(v=ws.11)#individual-group-policy-settings-that-affect-computer-configuration</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000319</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577561"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157756_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577562"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157756_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157756"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157756">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157756"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableWebPnPDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableWebPnPDownload</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618315(v=ws.11)#individual-group-policy-settings-that-affect-computer-configuration
  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/jj618315(v=ws.11)#individual-group-policy-settings-that-affect-computer-configuration
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000319

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that all unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
    Subcontrol: 2.7
    Label: Utilize Application Whitelisting
    Description: Utilize application whitelisting technology on all assets to ensure that only authorized software executes and all unauthorized software is blocked from executing on assets.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.20.1.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether Windows will download a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Although the risk is minimal, enabling this setting will reduce the possibility of a user unknowingly downloading malicious content through this feature.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template ICM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows is prevented from downloading providers; only the service providers cached in the local registry are displayed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoWebServices' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name String Exists NoWebServices
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.20.1.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Internet_download_for_Web_publishing_and_online_ordering_wizards_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/7/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/lwef/pubwiz-intro</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000323</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577601"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157760_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577602"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157760_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157760"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157760">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157760"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoWebServices' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoWebServices</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
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            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/lwef/pubwiz-intro
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000323

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
    Subcontrol: 7.4
    Label: Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters
    Description: Enforce network-based URL filters that limit a system's ability to connect to websites not approved by the organization. This filtering shall be enforced for each of the organization's systems, whether they are physically at an organization's facilities or not.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.21 iSCSI

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template iSCSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.22 KDC

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template KDC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.23 Kerberos

This section contains recommendations for Kerberos settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Kerberos.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.24 Kernel DMA Protection

This section contains recommendations related to Kernel DMA Protection.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DmaGuard.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 and Server 2019 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.25 LAPS

This section contains recommendations for Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

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18.9.25.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure password backup directory' is set to 'Enabled: Active Directory' or 'Enabled: Azure Active Directory'

Description:

This policy setting configures which directory Windows LAPS will use to back up the local admin account password.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Active Directory or Enabled: Azure Active Directory .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Note #3: Windows LAPS does not support simultaneous storage of the local admin password in both directory types.

Note #4: If the setting is configured and the managed device is not joined to the configured directory type, the local administrator password will not be managed by Windows LAPS.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Active Directory or Enabled: Azure Active Directory :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Configure password backup directory

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

The passwords managed by Windows LAPS will only be retrievable from the configured directory type.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'BackupDirectory' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists BackupDirectory
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'BackupDirectory' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists BackupDirectory
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BackupDirectory' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BackupDirectory</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <thead>
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                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BackupDirectory</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           </tr>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>No Value</td>
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                              <td>Windows View</td>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000334

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.25.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting configures whether the password age dictated by the Windows LAPS "Password Settings" policy is enforced and cannot be extended manually (only shortened) by an authorized technician.

If an expiration is detected, the password is changed immediately, and password expiration is set according to policy.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Do not allow password expiration time longer than required by policy

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 23H2 Administrative Templates v2.0 (or newer).

Note #2: This setting also existed in the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 v3.0 and 23H2 v1.0 Administrative Templates, but it was misconfigured in those versions with the incorrect registry value. Please ensure you are using Windows 11 Release 23H2 Administrative Templates v2.0 (or newer) when configuring this setting to ensure the correct registry value is set.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Planned password expiration longer than password age dictated by "Password Settings" policy is NOT allowed.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PasswordExpirationProtectionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000335

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.25.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable password encryption' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether the Windows LAPS managed password is encrypted before being sent to Active Directory.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Note #3: This setting has no effect unless the password has been configured to be backed up to Active Directory, and the Active Directory domain functional level is at Windows Server 2016 or above.

Note #4: This setting has no relevance (but is harmless) when storing Windows LAPS passwords to Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) as it automatically encrypts all Windows LAPS passwords.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Enable password encryption

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

If the domain functional level is set at or above Windows Server 2016, the Windows LAPS managed account password is encrypted automatically, if it is set at a lower domain functional level, the Windows LAPS managed account password will not be backed up to the directory.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ADPasswordEncryptionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_password_encryption_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000336</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577761"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157776_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577762"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157776_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157776"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157776">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157776"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ADPasswordEncryptionEnabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000336

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
    Subcontrol: 14.4
    Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
    Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
    Safeguard: 3.10
    Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
    Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.25.4 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Complexity' is set to 'Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters'

Description:

This policy setting configures the Windows LAPS Password Settings policy for password complexity.

Each additional character in a password increases its complexity exponentially. For instance, a seven-character, all lower-case alphabetic password would have 26 to the power of 7 (approximately 8 x 10 to the power of 9 or 8 billion) possible combinations. At 1,000,000 attempts per second (a capability of many password-cracking utilities), it would only take 133 minutes to crack. A seven-character alphabetic password with case sensitivity has 52 to the power of 7 combinations. A seven-character case-sensitive alphanumeric password without punctuation has 627 combinations. An eight-character password has 26 to the power of 8 (or 2 x 10 to the power of 11) possible combinations. Although this might seem to be a large number, at 1,000,000 attempts per second it would take only 59 hours to try all possible passwords. Remember, these times will significantly increase for passwords that use ALT characters and other special keyboard characters such as "!" or "@". Proper use of the password settings can help make it difficult to mount a brute force attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , and configure the Password Complexity option to Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PasswordComplexity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 4
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.4_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Complexity_is_set_to_Enabled_Large_letters__small_letters__numbers__special_characters"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000337</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577771"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157777_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577772"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157777_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157777"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157777">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157777"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PasswordComplexity' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000337

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.9.25.5 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Length' is set to 'Enabled: 15 or more'

Description:

This policy setting configures the Windows LAPS Password Settings policy for password length.

Each additional character in a password increases its complexity exponentially. For instance, a seven-character, all lower-case alphabetic password would have 26 to the power of 7 (approximately 8 x 10 to the power of 9 or 8 billion) possible combinations. At 1,000,000 attempts per second (a capability of many password-cracking utilities), it would only take 133 minutes to crack. A seven-character alphabetic password with case sensitivity has 52 to the power of 7 combinations. A seven-character case-sensitive alphanumeric password without punctuation has 627 combinations. An eight-character password has 26 to the power of 8 (or 2 x 10 to the power of 11) possible combinations. Although this might seem to be a large number, at 1,000,000 attempts per second it would take only 59 hours to try all possible passwords. Remember, these times will significantly increase for passwords that use ALT characters and other special keyboard characters such as "!" or "@". Proper use of the password settings can help make it difficult to mount a brute force attack.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 15 or more .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , and configure the Password Length option to 15 or more :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Windows LAPS-generated passwords will be required to have a length of 15 characters (or more, if selected).

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PasswordLength' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 15
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
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                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.5_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Length_is_set_to_Enabled_15_or_more"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000338</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577781"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157778_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577782"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157778_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157778"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157778">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157778"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PasswordLength' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '15'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>15</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000338

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.4
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Where multi-factor authentication is not supported (such as local administrator, root, or service accounts), accounts will use passwords that are unique to that system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.25.6 (L1) Ensure 'Password Settings: Password Age (Days)' is set to 'Enabled: 30 or fewer'

Description:

This policy setting configures the Windows LAPS Password Settings policy for password age.

Because attackers can crack passwords, the more frequently the password is changed the less opportunity an attacker has to use a cracked password.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 30 or fewer .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled , and configure the Password Age (Days) option to 30 or fewer :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Password Settings

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior, unless set to fewer than 30 days.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PasswordAgeDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '30'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 30
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.6_L1_Ensure_Password_Settings_Password_Age_Days_is_set_to_Enabled_30_or_fewer"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
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                           </tr>
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References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000339

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.10
    Label: Ensure All Accounts Have An Expiration Date
    Description: Ensure that all accounts have an expiration date that is monitored and enforced.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.2
    Label: Use Unique Passwords
    Description: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using MFA and a 14-character password for accounts not using MFA.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.25.7 (L1) Ensure 'Post-authentication actions: Grace period (hours)' is set to 'Enabled: 8 or fewer hours, but not 0'

Description:

This policy settings configures post-authentication actions which will be executed after detecting an authentication by the Windows LAPS managed account. The Grace period refers to the amount of time (hours) to wait after an authentication before executing the specified post-authentication actions.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 8 or fewer hours, but not 0 .

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Note #3: If this policy is set to 0 it prevents all post-authentication actions from occurring.

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 8 or fewer hours, but not 0 :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Post-authentication actions: Grace period (hours)

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

After 8 hours, the Windows LAPS managed account password will be reset and log off the system.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'PostAuthenticationResetDelay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '8'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists PostAuthenticationResetDelay
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 8
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'PostAuthenticationResetDelay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists PostAuthenticationResetDelay
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 8
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PostAuthenticationResetDelay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '8'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PostAuthenticationResetDelay</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
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                              <td>reg_dword</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td>All</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>PostAuthenticationResetDelay</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
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                              <td>String</td>
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                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>8</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000340

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.25.8 (L1) Ensure 'Post-authentication actions: Actions' is set to 'Enabled: Reset the password and logoff the managed account' or higher

Description:

This policy settings configures post-authentication actions which will be executed after detecting an authentication by the LAPS managed account. The Action refers to actions to take upon expiry of the grace period before executing the specified post-authentication actions.

Post-authentication actions:

  • Reset password : upon expiry of the grace period, the managed account password will be reset.
  • Reset the password and logoff the managed account : upon expiry of the grace period, the managed account password will be reset and any interactive logon sessions using the managed account will terminated.
  • Reset the password and reboot the device : upon expiry of the grace period, the managed account password will be reset and the managed device will be immediately rebooted.

Warning: After an interactive logon session is terminated, other authenticated sessions using the Windows LAPS managed account may still be active. The only way to ensure that the previous password is no longer in use is to reboot the OS.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Reset the password and logoff the managed account or higher.

Note: Organizations that utilize third-party commercial software to manage unique & complex local Administrator passwords on domain members may opt to disregard these LAPS recommendations.

Note #2: Windows LAPS does not support standalone computers - they must be joined to an Active Directory domain or Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory).

Due to the difficulty in managing local Administrator passwords, many organizations choose to use the same password on all workstations and/or Member Servers when deploying them. This creates a serious attack surface security risk because if an attacker manages to compromise one system and learn the password to its local Administrator account, then they can leverage that account to instantly gain access to all other computers that also use that password for their local Administrator account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Reset the password and logoff the managed account or higher:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\LAPS\Post-authentication actions: Actions

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LAPS.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

Impact:

After the grace period expires, the Windows LAPS managed account password will be reset and logged off the system or the OS will be restarted.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'PostAuthenticationActions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists PostAuthenticationActions
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 3
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'PostAuthenticationActions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS
Name String Exists PostAuthenticationActions
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 3
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.25.8_L1_Ensure_Post-authentication_actions_Actions_is_set_to_Enabled_Reset_the_password_and_logoff_the_managed_account_or_higher"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000341</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577821"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157782_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577822"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157782_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157782"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157782">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157782"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PostAuthenticationActions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PostAuthenticationActions</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577831"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157783_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577832"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157783_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157783"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157783">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157783"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PostAuthenticationActions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '5'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\LAPS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PostAuthenticationActions</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/laps/laps-management-policy-settings
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000341

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.26 Local Security Authority

This section contains recommendations for Local Security Authority settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LocalSecurityAuthority.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Pass

18.9.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Custom SSPs and APs to be loaded into LSASS' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls the configuration under which the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) will load custom Security Support Provider/Authentication Package (SSP/AP).

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Vulnerabilities exist where attackers are able to intercept logon credentials via SSP/AP. Disabling Custom SSPs and APs to be loaded into LSASS minimizes this vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Local Security Authority\Allow Custom SSPs and APs to be loaded into LSASS

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template LocalSecurityAuthority.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

Impact:

Custom Security Support Provider/Authentication Packages will not be permitted to load this may impact some legitimate third-party packages.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowCustomSSPsAPs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists AllowCustomSSPsAPs
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.26.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Custom_SSPs_and_APs_to_be_loaded_into_LSASS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/ssp-aps-versus-ssps</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000342</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577841"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157784_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577842"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157784_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157784"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157784">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157784"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowCustomSSPsAPs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowCustomSSPsAPs</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/ssp-aps-versus-ssps
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000342

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.5
    Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.27 Locale Services

This section contains recommendations for Locale Services settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Globalization.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.28 Logon

This section contains recommendations related to the logon process and lock screen.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.28.1 (L1) Ensure 'Block user from showing account details on sign-in' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy prevents the user from showing account details (email address or user name) on the sign-in screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

An attacker with access to the console (for example, someone with physical access or someone who is able to connect to the workstation through Remote Desktop Services) could view the name of the last user who logged on to the server. The attacker could then try to guess the password, use a dictionary, or use a brute-force attack to try and log on.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Block user from showing account details on sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users cannot choose to show account details on the sign-in screen.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'BlockUserFromShowingAccountDetailsOnSignin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists BlockUserFromShowingAccountDetailsOnSignin
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.1_L1_Ensure_Block_user_from_showing_account_details_on_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/5/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000345</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577881"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157788_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577882"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157788_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157788"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157788">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157788"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BlockUserFromShowingAccountDetailsOnSignin' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BlockUserFromShowingAccountDetailsOnSignin</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000345

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 5: Secure Configuration for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations and Servers: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish, implement, and actively manage (track, report on, correct) the security configuration of mobile devices, laptops, servers, and workstations using a rigorous configuration management and change control process in order to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerable services and settings.
    Subcontrol: 5.1
    Label: Establish Secure Configurations
    Description: Maintain documented, standard security configuration standards for all authorized operating systems and software.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.1
    Label: Establish and Maintain a Secure Configuration Process
    Description: Establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile, non-computing/IoT devices, and servers) and software (operating systems and applications). Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.28.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display network selection UI' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether anyone can interact with available networks UI on the logon screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

An unauthorized user could disconnect the PC from the network or can connect the PC to other available networks without signing into Windows.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Do not display network selection UI

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The PC's network connectivity state cannot be changed without signing into Windows.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_network_selection_UI_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000346</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577891"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157789_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577892"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157789_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157789"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157789">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157789"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000346

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.28.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting prevents connected users from being enumerated on domain-joined computers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

A malicious user could use this feature to gather account names of other users, that information could then be used in conjunction with other types of attacks such as guessing passwords or social engineering. The value of this countermeasure is small because a user with domain credentials could gather the same account information using other methods.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The Logon UI will not enumerate any connected users on domain-joined computers.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DontEnumerateConnectedUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists DontEnumerateConnectedUsers
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_enumerate_connected_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000347</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577901"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157790_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577902"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157790_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157790"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157790">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157790"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DontEnumerateConnectedUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DontEnumerateConnectedUsers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000347

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.28.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows local users to be enumerated on domain-joined computers.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

A malicious user could use this feature to gather account names of other users, that information could then be used in conjunction with other types of attacks such as guessing passwords or social engineering. The value of this countermeasure is small because a user with domain credentials could gather the same account information using other methods.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnumerateLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists EnumerateLocalUsers
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.4_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_local_users_on_domain-joined_computers_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000348</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577911"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157791_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577912"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157791_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157791"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157791">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157791"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnumerateLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnumerateLocalUsers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000348

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.28.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off app notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to prevent app notifications from appearing on the lock screen.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

App notifications might display sensitive business or personal data.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn off app notifications on the lock screen

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Logon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

No app notifications are displayed on the lock screen.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableLockScreenAppNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists DisableLockScreenAppNotifications
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_app_notifications_on_the_lock_screen_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000349</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577921"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157792_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577922"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157792_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157792"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157792">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157792"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableLockScreenAppNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableLockScreenAppNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000349

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.28.6 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off picture password sign-in' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a picture password.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: If the picture password feature is permitted, the user's domain password is cached in the system vault when using it.

Picture passwords bypass the requirement for a typed complex password. In a shared work environment, a simple shoulder surf where someone observed the on-screen gestures would allow that person to gain access to the system without the need to know the complex password. Vertical monitor screens with an image are much more visible at a distance than horizontal key strokes, increasing the likelihood of a successful observation of the mouse gestures.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn off picture password sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredentialProviders.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will not be able to set up or sign in with a picture password.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'BlockDomainPicturePassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.6_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_picture_password_sign-in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000350</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577931"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157793_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577932"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157793_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157793"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157793">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157793"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BlockDomainPicturePassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000350

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.9.28.7 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on convenience PIN sign-in' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control whether a domain user can sign in using a convenience PIN. In Windows 10, convenience PIN was replaced with Passport, which has stronger security properties. To configure Passport for domain users, use the policies under Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Passport for Work.

Note: The user's domain password will be cached in the system vault when using this feature.

Note #2: If this setting is Disabled , Windows Hello will not allow Windows Hello Face or Fingerprint to be configured. An exception to this recommendation might be needed if these features are used in the environment.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

A PIN is created from a much smaller selection of characters than a password, so in most cases a PIN will be much less robust than a password.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Logon\Turn on convenience PIN sign-in

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredentialProviders.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Turn on PIN sign-in , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowDomainPINLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists AllowDomainPINLogon
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.28.7_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_convenience_PIN_sign-in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000351</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577941"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157794_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577942"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157794_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157794"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157794">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157794"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowDomainPINLogon' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowDomainPINLogon</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000351

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

18.9.29 Mitigation Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.30 Net Logon

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Netlogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.31 OS Policies

This section contains recommendations related to OS Policies.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OSPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.32 PIN Complexity

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.33 Power Management

This section contains recommendations for Power Management settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.33.1 Button Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.33.2 Energy Saver Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.33.3 Hard Disk Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.33.4 Notification Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.33.5 Power Throttling Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.33.6 Sleep Settings

This section contains recommendations related to Power Management Sleep mode.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.33.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (on battery)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in standby on modern standby-capable systems.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Disabling this setting ensures that the computer will not be accessible to attackers over a WLAN network while left unattended, on battery and in a sleep state.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (on battery)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Network connectivity in standby (while on battery) is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently only applies to WLAN networks only, but is subject to change (according to Microsoft).

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9
Name String Exists DCSettingIndex
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_on_battery_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/modern-standby</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000354</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577981"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157798_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577982"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157798_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157798"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157798">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157798"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DCSettingIndex</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/modern-standby
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000354

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.33.6.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to control the network connectivity state in standby on modern standby-capable systems.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Disabling this setting ensures that the computer will not be accessible to attackers over a WLAN network while left unattended, plugged in and in a sleep state.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Allow network connectivity during connected-standby (plugged in)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Network connectivity in standby (while plugged in) is not guaranteed. This connectivity restriction currently only applies to WLAN networks only, but is subject to change (according to Microsoft).

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9
Name String Exists ACSettingIndex
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_network_connectivity_during_connected-standby_plugged_in_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/modern-standby</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000355</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577991"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157799_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71577992"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157799_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157799"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157799">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157799"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ACSettingIndex</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/modern-standby
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000355

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.33.6.5 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Specifies whether or not the user is prompted for a password when the system resumes from sleep.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Enabling this setting ensures that anyone who wakes an unattended computer from sleep state will have to provide logon credentials before they can access the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Require a password when a computer wakes (on battery)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51
Name String Exists DCSettingIndex
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.5_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_on_battery_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000357</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578021"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157802_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578022"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157802_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157802"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157802">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157802"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DCSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DCSettingIndex</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000357

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.9.33.6.6 (L1) Ensure 'Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

Specifies whether or not the user is prompted for a password when the system resumes from sleep.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Enabling this setting ensures that anyone who wakes an unattended computer from sleep state will have to provide logon credentials before they can access the system.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Power Management\Sleep Settings\Require a password when a computer wakes (plugged in)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Power.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51
Name String Exists ACSettingIndex
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.33.6.6_L1_Ensure_Require_a_password_when_a_computer_wakes_plugged_in_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000358</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578031"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157803_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578032"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157803_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157803"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157803">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157803"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ACSettingIndex' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ACSettingIndex</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000358

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.11
    Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
    Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.34 Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ReAgent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.35 Remote Assistance

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Assistance.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Offer Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to turn on or turn off Offer (Unsolicited) Remote Assistance on this computer.

Help desk and support personnel will not be able to proactively offer assistance, although they can still respond to user assistance requests.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

A user might be tricked and accept an unsolicited Remote Assistance offer from a malicious user.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Assistance\Configure Offer Remote Assistance

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'fAllowUnsolicited' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
Name String Exists fAllowUnsolicited
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Offer_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000359</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578041"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157804_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578042"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157804_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157804"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157804">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157804"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fAllowUnsolicited' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>fAllowUnsolicited</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000359

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.35.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Solicited Remote Assistance' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to turn on or turn off Solicited (Ask for) Remote Assistance on this computer.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

There is slight risk that a rogue administrator will gain access to another user's desktop session, however, they cannot connect to a user's computer unannounced or control it without permission from the user. When an expert tries to connect, the user can still choose to deny the connection or give the expert view-only privileges. The user must explicitly click the Yes button to allow the expert to remotely control the workstation.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Assistance\Configure Solicited Remote Assistance

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template RemoteAssistance.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users on this computer cannot use e-mail or file transfer to ask someone for help. Also, users cannot use instant messaging programs to allow connections to this computer.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'fAllowToGetHelp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
Name String Exists fAllowToGetHelp
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.35.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Solicited_Remote_Assistance_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000360</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578051"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157805_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578052"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157805_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157805"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157805">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157805"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fAllowToGetHelp' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>fAllowToGetHelp</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000360

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

18.9.36 Remote Procedure Call

This section contains recommendations related to Remote Procedure Call.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.36.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether RPC clients authenticate with the Endpoint Mapper Service when the call they are making contains authentication information. The Endpoint Mapper Service on computers running Windows NT4 (all service packs) cannot process authentication information supplied in this manner.

This policy setting can cause a specific issue with 1-way forest trusts if it is applied to the trusting domain DCs (see Microsoft KB3073942 ), so we do not recommend applying it to Domain Controllers.

Note: This policy will not in effect until the system is rebooted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Anonymous access to RPC services could result in accidental disclosure of information to unauthenticated users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Procedure Call\Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

RPC clients will authenticate to the Endpoint Mapper Service for calls that contain authentication information. Clients making such calls will not be able to communicate with the Windows NT4 Server Endpoint Mapper Service.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableAuthEpResolution' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc
Name String Exists EnableAuthEpResolution
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_RPC_Endpoint_Mapper_Client_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/rpc/how-rpc-works</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000361</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157806_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157806_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157806"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157806">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157806"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableAuthEpResolution' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableAuthEpResolution</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/rpc/how-rpc-works
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000361

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.36.2 (L1) Ensure 'Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients' is set to 'Enabled: Authenticated'

Description:

This policy setting controls how the RPC server runtime handles unauthenticated RPC clients connecting to RPC servers.

This policy setting impacts all RPC applications. In a domain environment this policy setting should be used with caution as it can impact a wide range of functionality including group policy processing itself. Reverting a change to this policy setting can require manual intervention on each affected machine. This policy setting should never be applied to a Domain Controller.

A client will be considered an authenticated client if it uses a named pipe to communicate with the server or if it uses RPC Security. RPC Interfaces that have specifically requested to be accessible by unauthenticated clients may be exempt from this restriction, depending on the selected value for this policy setting.

  • " None " allows all RPC clients to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied.

  • " Authenticated " allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. Exemptions are granted to interfaces that have requested them.

  • " Authenticated without exceptions " allows only authenticated RPC Clients (per the definition above) to connect to RPC Servers running on the machine on which the policy setting is applied. No exceptions are allowed. This value has the potential to cause serious problems and is not recommended.

Note: This policy setting will not be applied until the system is rebooted.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Authenticated .

Unauthenticated RPC communication can create a security vulnerability.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Authenticated :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Remote Procedure Call\Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template RPC.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'RestrictRemoteClients' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc
Name String Exists RestrictRemoteClients
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.36.2_L1_Ensure_Restrict_Unauthenticated_RPC_clients_is_set_to_Enabled_Authenticated"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/rpc/how-rpc-works</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000362</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578071"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157807_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578072"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157807_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157807"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157807">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157807"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RestrictRemoteClients' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RestrictRemoteClients</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/rpc/how-rpc-works
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000362

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.9.37 Removable Storage Access

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RemovableStorage.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.38 Scripts

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Scripts.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.39 Security Account Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SAM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.40 Server Manager

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ServerManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.41 Service Control Manager Settings

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ServiceControlManager.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.42 Shutdown

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinInit.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.43 Shutdown Options

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Winsrv.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.44 Storage Health

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template StorageHealth.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.45 Storage Sense

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template StorageSense.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.46 System Restore

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SystemRestore.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

This section contains recommendations related to Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.1 Application Compatibility Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template pca.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.2 Corrupted File Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileRecovery.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.3 Disk Diagnostic

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DiskDiagnostic.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.4 Fault Tolerant Heap

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template fthsvc.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.47.5 Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool

This section contains recommendations related to the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSDT.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.6 MSI Corrupted File Recovery

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Msi-FileRecovery.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.47.7 Scheduled Maintenance

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template sdiagschd.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.47.8 Scripted Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template sdiageng.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.47.9 Windows Boot Performance Diagnostics

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PerformanceDiagnostics.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.10 Windows Memory Leak Diagnosis

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template LeakDiagnostic.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.47.11 Windows Performance PerfTrack

This section contains recommendations related to Windows Performance PerfTrack.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PerformancePerftrack.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.9.48 Trusted Platform Module Services

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TPM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.49 User Profiles

This section contains recommendations related to User Profiles.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserProfiles.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.50 Windows File Protection

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsFileProtection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.51 Windows Time Service

This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Time Service.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.9.51.1 Time Providers

This section contains recommendations related to Time Providers.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.9.51.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Client' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the Windows NTP Client is enabled. Enabling the Windows NTP Client allows synchronization from a systems computer clock to NTP server(s).

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: If a third-party time provider is used in the environment, an exception to this recommendation will be needed.

A reliable and accurate account of time is important for a number of services and security requirements, including but not limited to distributed applications, authentication services, multi-user databases and logging services. The use of an NTP client (with secure operation) establishes functional accuracy and is a focal point when reviewing security relevant events.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers\Enable Windows NTP Client

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

System time will be synced to the configured NTP server(s).

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient
Name String Exists Enabled
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.9.51.1.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_Windows_NTP_Client_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000367</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157812_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157812_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157812"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157812">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157812"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Enabled</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000367

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.1
    Label: Utilize Three Synchronized Time Sources
    Description: Use at least three synchronized time sources from which all servers and network devices retrieve time information on a regular basis so that timestamps in logs are consistent.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.4
    Label: Standardize Time Synchronization
    Description: Standardize time synchronization. Configure at least two synchronized time sources across enterprise assets, where supported.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.9.51.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enable Windows NTP Server' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether the Windows NTP Server is enabled. Disabling this setting prevents the system from acting as a NTP Server (time source) to service NTP requests from other systems (NTP Clients).

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

The configuration of proper time synchronization is critically important in an enterprise managed environment both due to the sensitivity of Kerberos authentication timestamps and also to ensure accurate security logging. This should be done through a known NTP server. Member servers and workstations should not typically be time sources for other clients.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers\Enable Windows NTP Server

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template W32Time.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpServer
Name String Exists Enabled
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000368</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578131"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157813_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578132"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157813_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157813"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157813">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157813"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Enabled' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpServer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Enabled</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000368

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.1
    Label: Utilize Three Synchronized Time Sources
    Description: Use at least three synchronized time sources from which all servers and network devices retrieve time information on a regular basis so that timestamps in logs are consistent.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.4
    Label: Standardize Time Synchronization
    Description: Standardize time synchronization. Configure at least two synchronized time sources across enterprise assets, where supported.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.10 Windows Components

This section contains recommendations for Windows Component settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.10.1 ActiveX Installer Service

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ActiveXInstallService.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.10.2 Add features to Windows 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsAnytimeUpgrade.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note: This section was initially named Windows Anytime Upgrade but was renamed by Microsoft to Add features to Windows x starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

18.10.3 App and Device Inventory

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppDeviceInventory.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.4 App Package Deployment

This section contains recommendations for App Package Deployment settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppxPackageManager.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Not allow per-user unsigned packages to install by default (requires explicitly allow per install)' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting manages a user's ability to install unsigned Windows App packages.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Unsigned Windows App packages will require an explicit allow per install if this setting is disabled.

In a corporate managed environment, application installations should be managed centrally by IT staff, not by end users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App Package Deployment\Not allow per-user unsigned packages to install by default (requires explicitly allow per install)

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AppxPackageManager.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Standard users will not be able to install unsigned packaged Microsoft Store Apps, unless they are explicitly permitted by other policies.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisablePerUserUnsignedPackagesByDefault' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx
Name String Exists DisablePerUserUnsignedPackagesByDefault
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.2_L1_Ensure_Not_allow_per-user_unsigned_packages_to_install_by_default_requires_explicitly_allow_per_install_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/2/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000591</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578191"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157819_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578192"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157819_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157819"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157819">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157819"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisablePerUserUnsignedPackagesByDefault' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisablePerUserUnsignedPackagesByDefault</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000591

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.3
    Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
    Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
    Safeguard: 2.5
    Label: Allowlist Authorized Software
    Description: Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.10.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows apps' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This setting manages non-Administrator users' ability to install Windows app packages.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

In a corporate managed environment, application installations should be managed centrally by IT staff, not by end users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App Package Deployment\Prevent non-admin users from installing packaged Windows apps

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AppxPackageManager.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Non-Administrator users will not be able to install Microsoft Store app packages, unless they are explicitly permitted by other policies. If a Microsoft Store app is required for legitimate use, an Administrator will need to perform the installation from an Administrator context.

This setting can prevent standard users (without Administrator access) from launching Office 365 (O365) applications, displaying the error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'BlockNonAdminUserInstall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx
Name String Exists BlockNonAdminUserInstall
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.4.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_non-admin_users_from_installing_packaged_Windows_apps_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/2/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000370</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578201"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157820_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578202"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157820_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157820"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157820">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157820"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BlockNonAdminUserInstall' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BlockNonAdminUserInstall</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000370

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
    Subcontrol: 4.3
    Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
    Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
    Safeguard: 2.5
    Label: Allowlist Authorized Software
    Description: Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.10.5 App Privacy

This section contains recommendations for App Privacy settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppPrivacy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked' is set to 'Enabled: Force Deny'

Description:

This policy setting specifies whether Windows apps can be activated by voice (apps and Cortana) while the system is locked.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Force Deny .

Access to any computer resource should not be allowed when the device is locked.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Force Deny :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App Privacy\Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AppPrivacy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will not be able to activate apps while the computer is locked.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy
Name String Exists LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 2
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000371</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157821_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157821_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157821"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157821">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157821"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000371

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.10.6 App runtime

This section contains recommendations for App runtime settings.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.6.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting lets you control whether Microsoft accounts are optional for Windows Store apps that require an account to sign in. This policy only affects Windows Store apps that support it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Enabling this setting allows an organization to use their enterprise user accounts instead of using their Microsoft accounts when accessing Windows store apps. This provides the organization with greater control over relevant credentials. Microsoft accounts cannot be centrally managed and as such enterprise credential security policies cannot be applied to them, which could put any information accessed by using Microsoft accounts at risk.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App runtime\Allow Microsoft accounts to be optional

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows Store apps that typically require a Microsoft account to sign in will allow users to sign in with an enterprise account instead.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'MSAOptional' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name String Exists MSAOptional
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.6.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Microsoft_accounts_to_be_optional_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000372</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578221"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157822_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578222"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157822_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157822"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157822">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157822"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MSAOptional' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MSAOptional</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000372

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
    Subcontrol: 16.2
    Label: Configure Centralized Point of Authentication
    Description: Configure access for all accounts through as few centralized points of authentication as possible, including network, security, and cloud systems.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.6
    Label: Centralize Account Management
    Description: Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.10.7 Application Compatibility

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppCompat.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.10.8 AutoPlay Policies

This section contains recommendations for AutoPlay policies.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Pass

18.10.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

AutoPlay will not be allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoAutoplayfornonVolume' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
Name String Exists NoAutoplayfornonVolume
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.1_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Autoplay_for_non-volume_devices_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000374</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578241"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157824_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578242"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157824_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157824"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157824">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157824"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoAutoplayfornonVolume' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoAutoplayfornonVolume</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000374

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.5
    Label: Configure Devices Not To Auto-Run Content
    Description: Configure devices to not auto-run content from removable media.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.3
    Label: Disable Autorun and Autoplay for Removable Media
    Description: Disable autorun and autoplay auto-execute functionality for removable media.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.10.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Set the default behavior for AutoRun' is set to 'Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands'

Description:

This policy setting sets the default behavior for Autorun commands. Autorun commands are generally stored in autorun.inf files. They often launch the installation program or other routines.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands .

Prior to Windows Vista, when media containing an autorun command is inserted, the system will automatically execute the program without user intervention. This creates a major security concern as code may be executed without user's knowledge. The default behavior starting with Windows Vista is to prompt the user whether autorun command is to be run. The autorun command is represented as a handler in the Autoplay dialog.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Do not execute any autorun commands :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Set the default behavior for AutoRun

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

AutoRun commands will be completely disabled.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoAutorun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name String Exists NoAutorun
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.2_L1_Ensure_Set_the_default_behavior_for_AutoRun_is_set_to_Enabled_Do_not_execute_any_autorun_commands"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000375</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578251"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157825_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578252"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157825_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157825"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157825">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157825"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoAutorun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoAutorun</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000375

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.5
    Label: Configure Devices Not To Auto-Run Content
    Description: Configure devices to not auto-run content from removable media.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.3
    Label: Disable Autorun and Autoplay for Removable Media
    Description: Disable autorun and autoplay auto-execute functionality for removable media.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.10.8.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Autoplay' is set to 'Enabled: All drives'

Description:

Autoplay starts to read from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive, which causes the setup file for programs or audio media to start immediately. An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage the computer or data on the computer. Autoplay is disabled by default on some removable drive types, such as floppy disk and network drives, but not on CD-ROM drives.

Note: You cannot use this policy setting to enable Autoplay on computer drives in which it is disabled by default, such as floppy disk and network drives.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: All drives .

An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: All drives :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Turn off Autoplay

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Autoplay will be disabled - users will have to manually launch setup or installation programs that are provided on removable media.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoDriveTypeAutoRun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
Name String Exists NoDriveTypeAutoRun
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 255
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.8.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Autoplay_is_set_to_Enabled_All_drives"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000376</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578261"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157826_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578262"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157826_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157826"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157826">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157826"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoDriveTypeAutoRun' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '255'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoDriveTypeAutoRun</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>255</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000376

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.5
    Label: Configure Devices Not To Auto-Run Content
    Description: Configure devices to not auto-run content from removable media.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
    Safeguard: 10.3
    Label: Disable Autorun and Autoplay for Removable Media
    Description: Disable autorun and autoplay auto-execute functionality for removable media.
    Implementation Group: IG-1
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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18.10.9 Biometrics

This section contains recommendations related to Biometrics.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Biometrics.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.9.1 Facial Features

This section contains recommendations related to Facial Feature Biometrics.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Biometrics.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.9.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure enhanced anti-spoofing' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether enhanced anti-spoofing is configured for devices which support it.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Enterprise managed environments are now supporting a wider range of mobile devices, increasing the security on these devices will help protect against unauthorized access on your network.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Biometrics\Facial Features\Configure enhanced anti-spoofing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Biometrics.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In the Windows 10 Release 1511 and Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Use enhanced anti-spoofing when available . It was renamed to Configure enhanced anti-spoofing starting with the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Windows will require all users on the device to use anti-spoofing for facial features, on devices which support it.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnhancedAntiSpoofing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Biometrics\FacialFeatures
Name String Exists EnhancedAntiSpoofing
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.9.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_enhanced_anti-spoofing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000377</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578271"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157827_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578272"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157827_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157827"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157827">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157827"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnhancedAntiSpoofing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Biometrics\FacialFeatures</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnhancedAntiSpoofing</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-biometrics-in-enterprise
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000377

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
    Subcontrol: 8.3
    Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
    Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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18.10.10 BitLocker Drive Encryption

This section contains recommendations for configuring BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

18.10.10.1 Fixed Data Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Fixed Data Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.10.2 Operating System Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Operating System Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.10.3 Removable Data Drives

This section contains recommendations for configuring Removable Data Drives in BitLocker.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template VolumeEncryption.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.11 Camera

This section contains recommendations related to Camera.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Camera.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.12 Chat

This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Taskbar.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

18.10.13 Cloud Content

This section contains recommendations related to Cloud Content.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off cloud consumer account state content' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether cloud consumer account state content is allowed in all Windows experiences.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

The use of consumer accounts in an enterprise managed environment is not good security practice as it could lead to possible data leakage.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Turn off cloud consumer account state content

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will not be able to use Microsoft consumer accounts on the system, and associated Windows experiences will instead present default fallback content.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableConsumerAccountStateContent' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
Name String Exists DisableConsumerAccountStateContent
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_cloud_consumer_account_state_content_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000425</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578741"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157874_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578742"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157874_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157874"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157874">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157874"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableConsumerAccountStateContent' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableConsumerAccountStateContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000425

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
    Safeguard: 5.6
    Label: Centralize Account Management
    Description: Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary
Pass

18.10.13.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting turns off experiences that help consumers make the most of their devices and Microsoft account.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note:Per Microsoft TechNet , this policy setting only applies to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education editions.

Having apps silently install in an enterprise managed environment is not good security practice - especially if the apps send data back to a third-party.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Turn off Microsoft consumer experiences

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will no longer see personalized recommendations from Microsoft and notifications about their Microsoft account.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
Name String Exists DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.13.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Microsoft_consumer_experiences_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000427</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578761"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157876_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578762"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157876_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157876"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157876">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157876"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000427

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

Back to Summary

18.10.14 Connect

This section contains recommendations related to Connect.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WirelessDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Pass

18.10.14.1 (L1) Ensure 'Require pin for pairing' is set to 'Enabled: First Time' OR 'Enabled: Always'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether or not a PIN is required for pairing to a wireless display device.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: First Time OR Enabled: Always .

If this setting is not configured or disabled then a PIN would not be required when pairing wireless display devices to the system, increasing the risk of unauthorized use.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: First Time OR Enabled: Always :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Connect\Require pin for pairing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WirelessDisplay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer). The new Choose one of the following actions sub-option was later added as of the Windows 10 Release 1809 Administrative Templates. Choosing Enabled in the older templates is the equivalent of choosing Enabled: First Time in the newer templates.

Impact:

The pairing ceremony for connecting to new wireless display devices will always require a PIN.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'RequirePinForPairing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Connect
Name String Exists RequirePinForPairing
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'RequirePinForPairing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Connect
Name String Exists RequirePinForPairing
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
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                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.14.1_L1_Ensure_Require_pin_for_pairing_is_set_to_Enabled_First_Time_OR_Enabled_Always"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000428</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578771"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157877_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578772"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157877_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157877"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157877">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157877"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RequirePinForPairing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Connect</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RequirePinForPairing</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578781"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157878_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578782"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157878_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157878"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157878"
                       check="all"
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                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'RequirePinForPairing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Connect</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>RequirePinForPairing</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000428

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18.10.15 Credential User Interface

This section contains recommendations related to the Credential User Interface.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

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18.10.15.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not display the password reveal button' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows you to configure the display of the password reveal button in password entry user experiences.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

This is a useful feature when entering a long and complex password, especially when using a touchscreen. The potential risk is that someone else may see your password while surreptitiously observing your screen.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Do not display the password reveal button

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The password reveal button will not be displayed after a user types a password in the password entry text box.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisablePasswordReveal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_display_the_password_reveal_button_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000429</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578791"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157879_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578792"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157879_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157879"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157879">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157879"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisablePasswordReveal' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000429

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18.10.15.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether administrator accounts are displayed when a user attempts to elevate a running application.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Users could see the list of administrator accounts, making it slightly easier for a malicious user who has logged onto a console session to try to crack the passwords of those accounts.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnumerateAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI
Name String Exists EnumerateAdministrators
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.2_L1_Ensure_Enumerate_administrator_accounts_on_elevation_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000430</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578801"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157880_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578802"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157880_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157880"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157880">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157880"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnumerateAdministrators' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnumerateAdministrators</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000430

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18.10.15.3 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether security questions can be used to reset local account passwords. The security question feature does not apply to domain accounts, only local accounts on the workstation.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Users could establish security questions that are easily guessed or sleuthed by observing the user’s social media accounts, making it easier for a malicious actor to change the local user account password and gain access to the computer as that user account.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Local user accounts will not be able to set up and use security questions to reset their passwords.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.15.3_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_use_of_security_questions_for_local_accounts_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000431</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578811"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157881_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578812"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157881_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157881"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157881">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157881"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000431

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18.10.16 Data Collection and Preview Builds

This section contains settings for Data Collection and Preview Builds.

This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

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18.10.16.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Diagnostic Data' is set to 'Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended)' or 'Enabled: Send required diagnostic data'

Description:

This policy setting determines the amount of diagnostic and usage data reported to Microsoft:

  • A value of (0) Diagnostic data off (not recommended) . Using this value, no diagnostic data is sent from the device. This value is only supported on Enterprise, Education, and Server editions. If you choose this setting, devices in your organization will still be secure.

  • A value of (1) Send required diagnostic data . This is the minimum diagnostic data necessary to keep Windows secure, up to date, and performing as expected. Using this value disables the Optional diagnostic data control in the Settings app.

  • A value of (3) Send optional diagnostic data . Additional diagnostic data is collected that helps us to detect, diagnose and fix issues, as well as make product improvements. Required diagnostic data will always be included when you choose to send optional diagnostic data. Optional diagnostic data can also include diagnostic log files and crash dumps. Use the Limit Dump Collection and the Limit Diagnostic Log Collection policies for more granular control of what optional diagnostic data is sent.

Windows telemetry settings apply to the Windows operating system and some first party apps. This setting does not apply to third party apps running on Windows 10/11.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data .

Note: If your organization relies on Windows Update, the minimum recommended setting is Required diagnostic data . Because no Windows Update information is collected when diagnostic data is off, important information about update failures is not sent. Microsoft uses this information to fix the causes of those failures and improve the quality of updates.

Note #2: The Configure diagnostic data opt-in settings user interface group policy can be used to prevent end users from changing their data collection settings.

Note #3: Enhanced diagnostic data setting is not available on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 and has been replaced with policies that can control the amount of optional diagnostic data that is sent. For more information on these settings visit Manage diagnostic data using Group Policy and MDM

Sending any data to a third-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as needed basis.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Allow Diagnostic Data

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Allow Telemetry , but it was renamed to Allow Diagnostic Data starting with the Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates.

Impact:

Note that setting values of 0 or 1 will degrade certain experiences on the device.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
OR
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowTelemetry' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists AllowTelemetry
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowTelemetry' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Fail
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists AllowTelemetry
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
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                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
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   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000432</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
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                   multi-check="false">
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            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157882"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowTelemetry' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
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                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowTelemetry</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157883"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowTelemetry' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowTelemetry</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/configure-windows-diagnostic-data-in-your-organization
  • URL: GRID: MS-00000432

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disable OneSettings Downloads' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether Windows attempts to connect with the OneSettings service to download configuration settings.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Sending data to a third-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as-needed basis.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Disable OneSettings Downloads

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows will not connect to the OneSettings service to download configuration settings.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DisableOneSettingsDownloads' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists DisableOneSettingsDownloads
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
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      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578851"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157885_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578852"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableOneSettingsDownloads' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableOneSettingsDownloads</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000434

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.4 (L1) Ensure 'Do not show feedback notifications' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting allows an organization to prevent its devices from showing feedback questions from Microsoft.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Users should not be sending any feedback to third-party vendors in an enterprise managed environment.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Do not show feedback notifications

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template FeedbackNotifications.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Users will no longer see feedback notifications through the Windows Feedback app.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000435</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578861"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157886_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578862"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157886_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157886"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157886">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157886"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000435

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
    Subcontrol: 9.2
    Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
    Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable OneSettings Auditing' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether Windows records attempts to connect with the OneSettings service to the Event Log.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Enable OneSettings Auditing

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows will record attempts to connect with the OneSettings service to the Applications and Services Logs\Microsoft\Windows\Privacy-Auditing\Operational Event Log channel.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'EnableOneSettingsAuditing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists EnableOneSettingsAuditing
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_OneSettings_Auditing_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000436</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578871"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157887_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578872"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157887_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157887"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157887">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157887"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableOneSettingsAuditing' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableOneSettingsAuditing</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000436

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Subcontrol: 6.3
    Label: Enable Detailed Logging
    Description: Enable system logging to include detailed information such as a event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
    Safeguard: 8.5
    Label: Collect Detailed Audit Logs
    Description: Configure detailed audit logging for enterprise assets containing sensitive data. Include event source, date, username, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements that could assist in a forensic investigation.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Detect
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.6 (L1) Ensure 'Limit Diagnostic Log Collection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting controls whether additional diagnostic logs are collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem on the device.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Diagnostic logs are only sent when the device has been configured to send optional diagnostic data. Diagnostic data is limited when recommendation Allow Diagnostic Data is set to Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data to send only basic information.

Sending data to a third-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as-needed basis.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Limit Diagnostic Log Collection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Diagnostic logs and information such as crash dumps will not be collected for transmission to Microsoft.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LimitDiagnosticLogCollection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists LimitDiagnosticLogCollection
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.6_L1_Ensure_Limit_Diagnostic_Log_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000437</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578881"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157888_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578882"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157888_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157888"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157888">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157888"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LimitDiagnosticLogCollection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LimitDiagnosticLogCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000437

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
    Safeguard: 4.8
    Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
    Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
    Implementation Group: IG-2
    Security Function: Protect
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.7 (L1) Ensure 'Limit Dump Collection' is set to 'Enabled'

Description:

This policy setting limits the type of memory dumps that can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem. 

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

Note: Memory dumps are only sent when the device has been configured to send optional diagnostic data. Diagnostic data is limited when recommendation Allow Diagnostic Data is set to Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data to send only basic information.

Memory dumps can contain sensitive information. Sending this data to a third-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as-needed basis.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled .

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Limit Dump Collection

Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

Windows Error Reporting is limited to sending kernel mini and user mode triage memory dumps, reducing the risk of sending sensitive information to Microsoft.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'LimitDumpCollection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
Name String Exists LimitDumpCollection
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 1
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.7_L1_Ensure_Limit_Dump_Collection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000438</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578891"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157889_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578892"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157889_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157889"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157889">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157889"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LimitDumpCollection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LimitDumpCollection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

  • URL: GRID: MS-00000438

CIS Controls V7.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Subcontrol: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    • >

CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

  • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
    CIS Control Information
    Control:
    Safeguard: 0.0
    Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
    Description:
    Implementation Group:
    Security Function:
    • >

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Pass

18.10.16.8 (L1) Ensure 'Toggle user control over Insider builds' is set to 'Disabled'

Description:

This policy setting determines whether users can access the Insider build controls in the Advanced Options for Windows Update. These controls are located under "Get Insider builds," and enable users to make their devices available for downloading and installing Windows preview software.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

Note: This policy setting applies only to devices running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise, up until Release 1703. For Release 1709 or newer, Microsoft encourages using the Manage preview builds setting (Rule 18.9.103.1.1). We have kept this setting in the benchmark to ensure that any older builds of Windows 10 in the environment are still enforced.

It can be risky for experimental features to be allowed in an enterprise managed environment because this can introduce bugs and security holes into systems, making it easier for an attacker to gain access. It is generally preferred to only use production-ready builds.

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Toggle user control over Insider builds

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AllowBuildPreview.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:

The item "Get Insider builds" will be unavailable.

Show Assessment Evidence
Complex Check
AND
Criterion: Ensure 'AllowBuildPreview' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
Existence Check: At Least One Exists
Item Check: All
Result: Pass
Registry Item
Name Type Status Value
Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PreviewBuilds
Name String Exists AllowBuildPreview
Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
Type String Exists reg_dword
Value Int Exists 0
Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
Windows View String Exists 64_bit


Show Rule Result XML
<xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.16.8_L1_Ensure_Toggle_user_control_over_Insider_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/2/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/2/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578901"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157890_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578902"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157890_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157890"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157890">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157890"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowBuildPreview' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PreviewBuilds</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowBuildPreview</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

References:

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that all unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Subcontrol: 2.6
      Label: Address unapproved software
      Description: Ensure that unauthorized software is either removed or the inventory is updated in a timely manner
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Safeguard: 2.5
      Label: Allowlist Authorized Software
      Description: Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.17 Delivery Optimization

    This section contains settings for Delivery Optimization.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeliveryOptimization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.17.1 (L1) Ensure 'Download Mode' is NOT set to 'Enabled: Internet'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies the download method that Delivery Optimization can use in downloads of Windows Updates, Apps and App updates. The following methods are supported:

    • 0 = HTTP only, no peering.
    • 1 = HTTP blended with peering behind the same NAT.
    • 2 = HTTP blended with peering across a private group. Peering occurs on devices in the same Active Directory Site (if exist) or the same domain by default. When this option is selected, peering will cross NATs. To create a custom group use Group ID in combination with Mode 2.
    • 3 = HTTP blended with Internet Peering.
    • 99 = Simple download mode with no peering. Delivery Optimization downloads using HTTP only and does not attempt to contact the Delivery Optimization cloud services.
    • 100 = Bypass mode. Do not use Delivery Optimization and use BITS instead.

    The recommended state for this setting is any value EXCEPT: Enabled: Internet (3) .

    Note: The default on all SKUs other than Enterprise, Enterprise LTSB or Education is Enabled: Internet (3) , so on other SKUs, be sure to set this to a different value.

    Note #2: The option 100 = Bypass mode is deprecated for Windows 11 and can cause some content downloads to fail.

    Due to privacy concerns and security risks, updates should only be downloaded directly from Microsoft, or from a trusted machine on the internal network that received its updates from a trusted source and approved by the network administrator.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to any value other thanEnabled: Internet (3) :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Delivery Optimization\Download Mode

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DeliveryOptimization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Machines will not be able to download updates from peers on the Internet. If set to Enabled: HTTP only (0) , Enabled: Simple (99) , or Enabled: Bypass (100) , machines will not be able to download updates from other machines on the same LAN.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DODownloadMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' not set to '3'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization
    Name String Exists DODownloadMode
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.17.1_L1_Ensure_Download_Mode_is_NOT_set_to_Enabled_Internet"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-reference#download-mode</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000440</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578911"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157891_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578912"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157891_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157891"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157891">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157891"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DODownloadMode' is 'Windows: Registry Value' not set to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DODownloadMode</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/do/waas-delivery-optimization-reference#download-mode
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000440

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.18 Desktop App Installer

    This section contains recommendations related to Desktop App Installer.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.18.2 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Experimental Features' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether users can enable experimental features in the Windows Package Manager.

    The recommended state for this setting is Disabled .

    Windows Package Manager is a command line tool can be used to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications, and it can be used as a distribution channel for software packages containing tools and applications. Users should not have access to experimental features.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Desktop App Installer\Enable App Installer Experimental Features

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not have access to experimental features in the command line tool, winget to discover, install, upgrade, remove, configure, or distribute applications.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableExperimentalFeatures' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller
    Name String Exists EnableExperimentalFeatures
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.2_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Experimental_Features_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000442</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578931"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157893_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578932"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157893_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157893"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157893">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157893"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableExperimentalFeatures' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableExperimentalFeatures</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000442

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.18.3 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Hash Override' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether or not users can override the SHA256 security validation in the Windows Package Manager settings.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Users should not have the ability to override SHA256 security validation.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Desktop App Installer\Enable App Installer Hash Override

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not have the ability to override the SHA256 security validation.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableHashOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller
    Name String Exists EnableHashOverride
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.3_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Hash_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000443</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578941"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157894_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578942"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157894_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157894"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157894">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157894"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableHashOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableHashOverride</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000443

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.18.4 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Local Archive Malware Scan Override' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls the ability to override malware scans when the following conditions are true:

    1. installing an archive file
    2. using a local manifest
    3. via command line arguments

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Users should not have the ability to override malware scans.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Desktop App Installer\Enable App Installer Local Archive Malware Scan Override

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not have the ability to override malware scans when installing an archived file.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller
    Name String Exists EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.4_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Local_Archive_Malware_Scan_Override_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000592</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578951"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157895_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578952"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157895_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157895"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157895">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157895"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000592

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.18.5 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer Microsoft Store Source Certificate Validation Bypass' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether Windows Package Manager validates the Microsoft Store certificate hash to match a known Microsoft Store certificate when it initiates a connection to the Microsoft Store source.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    It is important to validate that the Microsoft Store source is not spoofed.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Enable App Installer Microsoft Store Source Certificate Validation Bypass

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Source certificate validation by Windows Package Manager cannot be bypassed when a connection is initiated to the Microsoft Store.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller
    Name String Exists EnableBypassCertificatePinningForMicrosoftStore
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.5_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_Microsoft_Store_Source_Certificate_Validation_Bypass_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000595</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578961"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157896_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578962"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157896_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157896"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157896">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157896"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableLocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableBypassCertificatePinningForMicrosoftStore</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000595

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.18.6 (L1) Ensure 'Enable App Installer ms-appinstaller protocol' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether users can install packages from a website that is using the ms-appinstaller protocol. The ms-appinstaller protocol allows users to install an application by clicking a link on a website.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Users should not have the ability to install an application by clicking a link on a website. If an unknown or malicious link is clicked, malicious software could be installed on the system.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Desktop App Installer\Enable App Installer ms-appinstaller protocol

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template DesktopAppInstaller.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not have the ability to use the ms-appinstaller protocol to install applications by clicking a link on a website.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableMSAppInstallerProtocol' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller
    Name String Exists EnableMSAppInstallerProtocol
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.18.6_L1_Ensure_Enable_App_Installer_ms-appinstaller_protocol_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000444</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578971"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157897_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578972"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157897_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157897"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157897">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157897"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableMSAppInstallerProtocol' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppInstaller</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableMSAppInstallerProtocol</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000444

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.19 Desktop Gadgets

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sidebar.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.20 Desktop Window Manager

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DWM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.21 Device and Driver Compatibility

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceCompat.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.22 Device Registration (formerly Workplace Join)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WorkplaceJoin.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Workplace Join but was renamed by Microsoft to Device Registration starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

    18.10.23 Digital Locker

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DigitalLocker.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.24 Edge UI

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EdgeUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.25 Event Forwarding

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventForwarding.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.26 Event Log Service

    This section contains recommendations for configuring the Event Log Service.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.26.1 Application

    This section contains recommendations for configuring the Application Event Log.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.26.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

    If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Application\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application
    Name String Exists Retention
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.1_L1_Ensure_Application_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000445</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578991"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157899_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71578992"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157899_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157899"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157899">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157899"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Retention</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000445

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.26.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Application: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater .

    If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Application\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB) , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

    The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

    Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application
    Name String Exists MaxSize
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 32768
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.1.2_L1_Ensure_Application_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000446</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579001"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157900_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579002"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157900_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157900"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157900">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157900"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Application</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MaxSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>32768</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000446

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.26.2 Security

    This section contains recommendations for configuring the Security Event Log.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.26.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

    If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Security\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security
    Name String Exists Retention
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859214788
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.1_L1_Ensure_Security_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000447</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579011"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157901_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579012"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157901_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157901"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157901">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157901"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Retention</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859214788</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000447

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.26.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Security: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 196,608 or greater'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 196,608 or greater .

    If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 196,608 or greater :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Security\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB) , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

    The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

    Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '196608'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security
    Name String Exists MaxSize
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859214788
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 196608
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.2.2_L1_Ensure_Security_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_196608_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000448</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579021"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157902_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579022"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157902_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157902"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157902">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157902"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '196608'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MaxSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859214788</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>196608</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000448

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.26.3 Setup

    This section contains recommendations for configuring the Setup Event Log.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.26.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

    If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup
    Name String Exists Retention
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.1_L1_Ensure_Setup_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000449</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579031"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157903_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579032"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157903_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157903"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157903">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157903"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Retention</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000449

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.26.3.2 (L1) Ensure 'Setup: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater .

    If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\Setup\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB) , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

    The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

    Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup
    Name String Exists MaxSize
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 32768
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.3.2_L1_Ensure_Setup_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000451</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579041"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157904_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579042"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157904_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157904"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157904">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157904"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Setup</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MaxSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>32768</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000451

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.26.4 System

    This section contains recommendations for configuring the System Event Log.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.26.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'System: Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

    If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\System\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Retain old events , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System
    Name String Exists Retention
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.1_L1_Ensure_System_Control_Event_Log_behavior_when_the_log_file_reaches_its_maximum_size_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000452</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579051"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157905_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579052"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157905_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157905"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157905">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157905"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'Retention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Retention</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000452

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.26.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'System: Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' is set to 'Enabled: 32,768 or greater'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies the maximum size of the log file in kilobytes. The maximum log file size can be configured between 1 megabyte (1,024 kilobytes) and 4 terabytes (4,194,240 kilobytes) in kilobyte increments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 32,768 or greater .

    If events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 32,768 or greater :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\System\Specify the maximum log file size (KB)

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template EventLog.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Maximum Log Size (KB) , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    When event logs fill to capacity, they will stop recording information unless the retention method for each is set so that the computer will overwrite the oldest entries with the most recent ones. To mitigate the risk of loss of recent data, you can configure the retention method so that older events are overwritten as needed.

    The consequence of this configuration is that older events will be removed from the logs. Attackers can take advantage of such a configuration, because they can generate a large number of extraneous events to overwrite any evidence of their attack. These risks can be somewhat reduced if you automate the archival and backup of event log data.

    Ideally, all specifically monitored events should be sent to a server that uses Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) or some other automated monitoring tool. Such a configuration is particularly important because an attacker who successfully compromises a server could clear the Security log. If all events are sent to a monitoring server, then you will be able to gather forensic information about the attacker's activities.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System
    Name String Exists MaxSize
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 32768
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.26.4.2_L1_Ensure_System_Specify_the_maximum_log_file_size_KB_is_set_to_Enabled_32768_or_greater"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/6/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000453</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579061"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157906_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579062"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157906_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157906"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157906">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157906"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MaxSize' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '32768'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MaxSize</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>32768</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000453

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 6: Maintenance, Monitoring and Analysis of Audit Logs: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, manage and analyze audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Subcontrol: 6.4
      Label: Ensure adequate storage for logs
      Description: Ensure that all systems that store logs have adequate storage space for the logs generated.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 8: Audit Log Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Collect, alert, review, and retain audit logs of events that could help detect, understand, or recover from an attack.
      Safeguard: 8.3
      Label: Ensure Adequate Audit Log Storage
      Description: Ensure that logging destinations maintain adequate storage to comply with the enterprise's audit log management process.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.27 Event Logging

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventLogging.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.28 Event Viewer

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EventViewer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.29 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)

    This section contains recommendations to control the availability of options such as menu items and tabs in dialog boxes.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named Windows Explorer but was renamed by Microsoft to File Explorer starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    18.10.29.1 Previous Versions

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PreviousVersions.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.29.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    Disabling Data Execution Prevention can allow certain legacy plug-in applications to function without terminating Explorer.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Some legacy plug-in applications and other software may not function with Data Execution Prevention and will require an exception to be defined for that specific plug-in/software.

    Data Execution Prevention is an important security feature supported by Explorer that helps to limit the impact of certain types of malware.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Explorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoDataExecutionPrevention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
    Name String Exists NoDataExecutionPrevention
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Data_Execution_Prevention_for_Explorer_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/memory/data-execution-prevention</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000455</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579081"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157908_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579082"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157908_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157908"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157908">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157908"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoDataExecutionPrevention' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoDataExecutionPrevention</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/memory/data-execution-prevention
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000455

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.29.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not apply the Mark of the Web tag to files copied from insecure sources' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines whether files that are sourced from insecure locations are tagged with Mark of the Web (MOTW).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    MOTW is an important security feature that ensures files from insecure locations are treated with extra caution and are tagged with MOTW. If files are left untagged, users and computers could be exposed to security risks.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Do not apply the Mark of the Web tag to files copied from insecure sources

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Explorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
    Name String Exists DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_apply_the_Mark_of_the_Web_tag_to_files_copied_from_insecure_sources_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000596</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579091"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157909_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579092"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157909_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157909"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157909">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157909"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableMotWOnInsecurePathCopy</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000596

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.29.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off heap termination on corruption' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    Without heap termination on corruption, legacy plug-in applications may continue to function when a File Explorer session has become corrupt. Ensuring that heap termination on corruption is active will prevent this.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Allowing an application to function after its session has become corrupt increases the risk posture to the system.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off heap termination on corruption

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Explorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
    Name String Exists NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_heap_termination_on_corruption_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000456</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579101"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157910_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579102"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157910_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157910"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157910">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157910"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000456

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.29.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off shell protocol protected mode' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to configure the amount of functionality that the shell protocol can have. When using the full functionality of this protocol, applications can open folders and launch files. The protected mode reduces the functionality of this protocol allowing applications to only open a limited set of folders. Applications are not able to open files with this protocol when it is in the protected mode. It is recommended to leave this protocol in the protected mode to increase the security of Windows.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Limiting the opening of files and folders to a limited set reduces the attack surface of the system.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorer\Turn off shell protocol protected mode

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    Name String Exists PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.29.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_shell_protocol_protected_mode_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000457</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579111"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157911_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579112"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157911_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157911"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157911">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157911"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000457

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.30 File History

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileHistory.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.31 Find My Device

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FindMy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.32 Handwriting

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Handwriting.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.33 HomeGroup

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.34 Human Presence

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.35 Internet Explorer

    This section contains recommendations related to Internet Explorer.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    CIS publishes security guidance for Microsoft Internet Explorer in a separate benchmark from Windows. Additional details can be found in the CIS Microsoft Web Browser Benchmarks Community .

    Pass

    18.10.35.1 (L1) Ensure 'Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browser' is set to 'Enabled: Always'

    Description:

    This policy setting restricts the launching of Internet Explorer as a standalone browser.

    This setting performs the following actions when enabled:

    • Prevents Internet Explorer 11 from launching as a standalone browser.
    • Restricts Internet Explorer´s usage to Microsoft Edge´s native Internet Explorer mode .
    • Redirects all attempts at launching Internet Explorer 11 to Microsoft Edge Stable Channel browser.
    • Overrides any other policies that redirect to Internet Explorer 11.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Always .

    Official support for Internet Explorer (IE) 11 desktop applications (workstation) ended on June 22, 2022. Unsupported software could contain vulnerabilities that are left unpatched. Unpatched vulnerabilities can lead to application weaknesses that could allow attackers to leverage the security vulnerability by running malicious code.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Always :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Internet Explorer\Disable Internet Explorer 11 as a standalone browser

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 21H1 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will no longer be able to launch IE 11 and will be redirected to Microsoft Edge.

    Note: IE 11 is still supported on Windows 10 LTSC and Windows Server versions.

    Note #2: On February 14, 2023, a Microsoft Edge update disabled IE 11 on Windows 10 (except those mentioned above).

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NotifyDisableIEOptions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    Name String Exists NotifyDisableIEOptions
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.35.1_L1_Ensure_Disable_Internet_Explorer_11_as_a_standalone_browser_is_set_to_Enabled_Always"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/7/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/9/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-disable-ie11</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/internet-explorer-11-desktop-app-retirement-faq/ba-p/2366549</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000458</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157912_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157912_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157912"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157912">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157912"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NotifyDisableIEOptions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NotifyDisableIEOptions</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-ie-disable-ie11
    • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/internet-explorer-11-desktop-app-retirement-faq/ba-p/2366549
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000458

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
      Subcontrol: 7.1
      Label: Ensure Use of Only Fully Supported Browsers and Email Clients
      Description: Ensure that only fully supported web browsers and email clients are allowed to execute in the organization, ideally only using the latest version of the browsers and email clients provided by the vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Improve protections and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through direct engagement.
      Safeguard: 9.1
      Label: Ensure Use of Only Fully Supported Browsers and Email Clients
      Description: Ensure only fully supported browsers and email clients are allowed to execute in the enterprise, only using the latest version of browsers and email clients provided through the vendor.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.36 Internet Information Services

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template IIS.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.37 Location and Sensors

    This section contains settings for Locations and Sensors.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.38 Maintenance Scheduler

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template msched.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.39 Maps

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinMaps.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.40 MDM

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MDM.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.41 Messaging

    This section contains messaging settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Messaging.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.42 Microsoft account

    This section contains recommendations related to Microsoft Accounts.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSAPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.42.1 (L1) Ensure 'Block all consumer Microsoft account user authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This setting determines whether applications and services on the device can utilize new consumer Microsoft account authentication via the Windows OnlineID and WebAccountManager APIs.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Organizations that want to effectively implement identity management policies and maintain firm control of what accounts are used on their computers will probably want to block Microsoft accounts. Organizations may also need to block Microsoft accounts in order to meet the requirements of compliance standards that apply to their information systems.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft accounts\Block all consumer Microsoft account user authentication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSAPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    All applications and services on the device will be prevented from new authentications using consumer Microsoft accounts via the Windows OnlineID and WebAccountManager APIs. Authentications performed directly by the user in web browsers or in apps that use OAuth will remain unaffected.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableUserAuth' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftAccount
    Name String Exists DisableUserAuth
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.42.1_L1_Ensure_Block_all_consumer_Microsoft_account_user_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/5/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/microsoft-accounts#bkmk-restrictuse</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000461</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579151"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157915_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579152"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157915_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157915"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157915">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157915"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableUserAuth' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftAccount</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableUserAuth</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/access-control/microsoft-accounts#bkmk-restrictuse
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000461

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.8
      Label: Disable Any Unassociated Accounts
      Description: Disable any account that cannot be associated with a business process or business owner.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 5: Account Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Use processes and tools to assign and manage authorization to credentials for user accounts, including administrator accounts, as well as service accounts, to enterprise assets and software.
      Safeguard: 5.6
      Label: Centralize Account Management
      Description: Centralize account management through a directory or identity service.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43 Microsoft Defender Antivirus (formerly Windows Defender and Windows Defender Antivirus)

    This section contains recommendations related to Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Defender Antivirus starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates. It was renamed (again) to Microsoft Defender Antivirus starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.43.1 Client Interface

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.2 Device Control

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.3 Exclusions

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.4 Features

    This section contains recommendations related to Features.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable EDR in block mode' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether Microsoft Defender Antivirus Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is enabled in block mode (passive remediation).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Note: EDR in block mode is only available in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2.

    Note #2: This setting is available with Microsoft Defender Antivirus platform release v4.18.2202.X and newer.

    When Microsoft Defender Antivirus is not the primary antivirus product and is running in passive mode, EDR in block mode provides added protection against malicious artifacts.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Features\Enable EDR in block mode

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    If Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running EDR will be enabled in block mode. If the system does not have Microsoft Defender Antivirus installed and running, then this setting will have no effect.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'PassiveRemediation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Features
    Name String Exists PassiveRemediation
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.4.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_EDR_in_block_mode_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000598</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/edr-in-block-mode</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579161"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157916_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579162"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157916_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157916"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157916">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157916"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PassiveRemediation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Features</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PassiveRemediation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000598
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/edr-in-block-mode

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.5 MAPS

    This section contains recommendations related to Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS).

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures a local override for the configuration to join Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS), which Microsoft renamed to Windows Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service and then Microsoft Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service .

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    The decision on whether or not to participate in Microsoft MAPS / Microsoft Defender Antivirus Cloud Protection Service for malicious software reporting should be made centrally in an enterprise managed environment, so that all computers within it behave consistently in that regard. Configuring this setting to Disabled ensures that the decision remains centrally managed.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\MAPS\Configure local setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet
    Name String Exists LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.5.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_local_setting_override_for_reporting_to_Microsoft_MAPS_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000464</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579171"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157917_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579172"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157917_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157917"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157917">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157917"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>LocalSettingOverrideSpynetReporting</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000464

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.6 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard)

    This section contains Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender Exploit Guard but was renamed by Microsoft to Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.43.6.1 Attack Surface Reduction

    This section contains Attack Surface Reduction settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.6.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls the state for the Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Attack surface reduction helps prevent actions and apps that are typically used by exploit-seeking malware to infect machines.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard\Attack Surface Reduction\Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    When a rule is triggered, a notification will be displayed from the Action Center.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ExploitGuard_ASR_Rules' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR
    Name String Exists ExploitGuard_ASR_Rules
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.1.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Attack_Surface_Reduction_rules_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.022+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000466</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579201"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157920_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579202"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157920_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157920"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157920">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157920"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ExploitGuard_ASR_Rules' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ExploitGuard_ASR_Rules</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000466

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.6.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules: Set the state for each ASR rule' is configured

    Description:

    This policy setting sets the Attack Surface Reduction rules.

    The recommended state for this setting is:

    26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869 - 1 (Block Office communication application from creating child processes)

    3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899 - 1 (Block Office applications from creating executable content)

    56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5 - 1 (Block abuse of exploited vulnerable signed drivers)

    5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc - 1 (Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts)

    75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84 - 1 (Block Office applications from injecting code into other processes)

    7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c - 1 (Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes)

    92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b - 1 (Block Win32 API calls from Office macro)

    9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2 - 1 (Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe))

    b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4 - 1 (Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB)

    be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550 - 1 (Block executable content from email client and webmail)

    d3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d - 1 (Block JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable content)

    d4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a - 1 (Block Office applications from creating child processes)

    e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b - 1 (Block persistence through WMI event subscription)

    Note: More information on ASR rules can be found at the following link: Use Attack surface reduction rules to prevent malware infection | Microsoft Docs

    Attack surface reduction helps prevent actions and apps that are typically used by exploit-seeking malware to infect machines.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path so that 26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869 , 3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899 , 56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5 , 5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc , 75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84 , 7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c , 92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b , 9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2 , b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4 , be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550 , d3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d , d4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a , and e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b are each set to a value of 1 :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard\Attack Surface Reduction\Configure Attack Surface Reduction rules: Set the state for each ASR rule

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    When a rule is triggered, a notification will be displayed from the Action Center.

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    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
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    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
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    AND
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure '26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'd3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists d3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'd4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists d4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure '56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules
    Name String Exists 56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000467</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
         <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
            <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
               <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                  <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                     <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                        <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                           <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                              <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                                 <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                                    <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
                                       <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                                    negate="false"
                                                    multi-check="false">
                                          <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579211"
                                                              value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157921_var1"/>
                                          <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579212"
                                                              value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157921_var2"/>
                                          <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                                   name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157921"/>
                                          <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                             <div class="definition"
                                                  id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157921">
                                                <div class="criteria">
                                                   <div class="criterion"
                                                        id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157921"
                                                        check="all"
                                                        check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                                      <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                                         <tbody class="tbe">
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                               <td>Ensure '26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                               <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                               <td>All</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                               <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </tbody>
                                                      </table>
                                                      <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                                         <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                                         <thead>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </thead>
                                                         <tbody class="tbe">
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Hive</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Key</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Name</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                               <td>Int</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr class="evaluated">
                                                               <td>Type</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr class="evaluated">
                                                               <td>Value</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>1</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Not collected</td>
                                                               <td>No Value</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Windows View</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>64_bit</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </tbody>
                                                      </table>
                                                   </div>
                                                </div>
                                             </div>
                                          </evidence>
                                       </xccdf:check>
                                       <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                                    negate="false"
                                                    multi-check="false">
                                          <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579221"
                                                              value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157922_var1"/>
                                          <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579222"
                                                              value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157922_var2"/>
                                          <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                                   name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157922"/>
                                          <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                             <div class="definition"
                                                  id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157922">
                                                <div class="criteria">
                                                   <div class="criterion"
                                                        id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157922"
                                                        check="all"
                                                        check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                                      <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                                         <tbody class="tbe">
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                               <td>Ensure '3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                               <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                               <td>All</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                               <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </tbody>
                                                      </table>
                                                      <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                                         <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                                         <thead>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                               <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </thead>
                                                         <tbody class="tbe">
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Hive</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Key</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Name</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>3b576869-a4ec-4529-8536-b80a7769e899</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                               <td>Int</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr class="evaluated">
                                                               <td>Type</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr class="evaluated">
                                                               <td>Value</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>1</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Not collected</td>
                                                               <td>No Value</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                            <tr>
                                                               <td>Windows View</td>
                                                               <td>String</td>
                                                               <td>Exists</td>
                                                               <td>64_bit</td>
                                                            </tr>
                                                         </tbody>
                                                      </table>
                                                   </div>
                                                </div>
                                             </div>
                                          </evidence>
                                       </xccdf:check>
                                    </xccdf:complex-check>
                                    <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                                 negate="false"
                                                 multi-check="false">
                                       <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579231"
                                                           value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157923_var1"/>
                                       <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579232"
                                                           value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157923_var2"/>
                                       <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                                name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157923"/>
                                       <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                          <div class="definition"
                                               id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157923">
                                             <div class="criteria">
                                                <div class="criterion"
                                                     id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157923"
                                                     check="all"
                                                     check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                                   <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                                      <tbody class="tbe">
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                            <td>Ensure '5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                            <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                            <td>All</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                            <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                      </tbody>
                                                   </table>
                                                   <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                                      <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                                      <thead>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                            <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                            <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                            <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                         </tr>
                                                      </thead>
                                                      <tbody class="tbe">
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Hive</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Key</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Name</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>5beb7efe-fd9a-4556-801d-275e5ffc04cc</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                            <td>Int</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr class="evaluated">
                                                            <td>Type</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr class="evaluated">
                                                            <td>Value</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>1</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Not collected</td>
                                                            <td>No Value</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                         <tr>
                                                            <td>Windows View</td>
                                                            <td>String</td>
                                                            <td>Exists</td>
                                                            <td>64_bit</td>
                                                         </tr>
                                                      </tbody>
                                                   </table>
                                                </div>
                                             </div>
                                          </div>
                                       </evidence>
                                    </xccdf:check>
                                 </xccdf:complex-check>
                                 <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                              negate="false"
                                              multi-check="false">
                                    <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579241"
                                                        value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157924_var1"/>
                                    <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579242"
                                                        value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157924_var2"/>
                                    <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                             name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157924"/>
                                    <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                       <div class="definition"
                                            id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157924">
                                          <div class="criteria">
                                             <div class="criterion"
                                                  id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157924"
                                                  check="all"
                                                  check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                                <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                                   <tbody class="tbe">
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                         <td>Ensure '75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                         <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                         <td>All</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                         <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                   </tbody>
                                                </table>
                                                <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                                   <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                                   <thead>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                         <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                         <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                         <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                      </tr>
                                                   </thead>
                                                   <tbody class="tbe">
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Hive</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Key</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Name</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>75668c1f-73b5-4cf0-bb93-3ecf5cb7cc84</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                         <td>Int</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr class="evaluated">
                                                         <td>Type</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr class="evaluated">
                                                         <td>Value</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>1</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Not collected</td>
                                                         <td>No Value</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                      <tr>
                                                         <td>Windows View</td>
                                                         <td>String</td>
                                                         <td>Exists</td>
                                                         <td>64_bit</td>
                                                      </tr>
                                                   </tbody>
                                                </table>
                                             </div>
                                          </div>
                                       </div>
                                    </evidence>
                                 </xccdf:check>
                              </xccdf:complex-check>
                              <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                           negate="false"
                                           multi-check="false">
                                 <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579251"
                                                     value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157925_var1"/>
                                 <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579252"
                                                     value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157925_var2"/>
                                 <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                          name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157925"/>
                                 <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                    <div class="definition"
                                         id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157925">
                                       <div class="criteria">
                                          <div class="criterion"
                                               id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157925"
                                               check="all"
                                               check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                             <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                                <tbody class="tbe">
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                      <td>Ensure '7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                      <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                      <td>All</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                      <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                </tbody>
                                             </table>
                                             <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                                <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                                <thead>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                      <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                      <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                      <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                   </tr>
                                                </thead>
                                                <tbody class="tbe">
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Hive</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Key</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Name</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                      <td>Int</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr class="evaluated">
                                                      <td>Type</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr class="evaluated">
                                                      <td>Value</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>1</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Not collected</td>
                                                      <td>No Value</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                   <tr>
                                                      <td>Windows View</td>
                                                      <td>String</td>
                                                      <td>Exists</td>
                                                      <td>64_bit</td>
                                                   </tr>
                                                </tbody>
                                             </table>
                                          </div>
                                       </div>
                                    </div>
                                 </evidence>
                              </xccdf:check>
                           </xccdf:complex-check>
                           <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                        negate="false"
                                        multi-check="false">
                              <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579261"
                                                  value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157926_var1"/>
                              <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579262"
                                                  value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157926_var2"/>
                              <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                       name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157926"/>
                              <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                                 <div class="definition"
                                      id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157926">
                                    <div class="criteria">
                                       <div class="criterion"
                                            id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157926"
                                            check="all"
                                            check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                          <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                             <tbody class="tbe">
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                   <td>Ensure '92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                   <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                   <td>All</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                   <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                                </tr>
                                             </tbody>
                                          </table>
                                          <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                             <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                             <thead>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                   <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                   <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                   <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                                </tr>
                                             </thead>
                                             <tbody class="tbe">
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Hive</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Key</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Name</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>92e97fa1-2edf-4476-bdd6-9dd0b4dddc7b</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                   <td>Int</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr class="evaluated">
                                                   <td>Type</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>reg_sz</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr class="evaluated">
                                                   <td>Value</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>1</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Not collected</td>
                                                   <td>No Value</td>
                                                </tr>
                                                <tr>
                                                   <td>Windows View</td>
                                                   <td>String</td>
                                                   <td>Exists</td>
                                                   <td>64_bit</td>
                                                </tr>
                                             </tbody>
                                          </table>
                                       </div>
                                    </div>
                                 </div>
                              </evidence>
                           </xccdf:check>
                        </xccdf:complex-check>
                        <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                     negate="false"
                                     multi-check="false">
                           <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579271"
                                               value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157927_var1"/>
                           <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579272"
                                               value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157927_var2"/>
                           <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                    name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157927"/>
                           <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                              <div class="definition"
                                   id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157927">
                                 <div class="criteria">
                                    <div class="criterion"
                                         id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157927"
                                         check="all"
                                         check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                       <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                          <tbody class="tbe">
                                             <tr>
                                                <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                                <td>Ensure '9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                                <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                                <td>All</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                                <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                             </tr>
                                          </tbody>
                                       </table>
                                       <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                          <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                          <thead>
                                             <tr>
                                                <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                                <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                                <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                                <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                             </tr>
                                          </thead>
                                          <tbody class="tbe">
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Hive</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Key</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Name</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>9e6c4e1f-7d60-472f-ba1a-a39ef669e4b2</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                                <td>Int</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr class="evaluated">
                                                <td>Type</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>reg_sz</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr class="evaluated">
                                                <td>Value</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>1</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Not collected</td>
                                                <td>No Value</td>
                                             </tr>
                                             <tr>
                                                <td>Windows View</td>
                                                <td>String</td>
                                                <td>Exists</td>
                                                <td>64_bit</td>
                                             </tr>
                                          </tbody>
                                       </table>
                                    </div>
                                 </div>
                              </div>
                           </evidence>
                        </xccdf:check>
                     </xccdf:complex-check>
                     <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                                  negate="false"
                                  multi-check="false">
                        <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579281"
                                            value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157928_var1"/>
                        <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579282"
                                            value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157928_var2"/>
                        <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                                 name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157928"/>
                        <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                           <div class="definition"
                                id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157928">
                              <div class="criteria">
                                 <div class="criterion"
                                      id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157928"
                                      check="all"
                                      check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                    <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                       <tbody class="tbe">
                                          <tr>
                                             <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                             <td>Ensure 'b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                             <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                             <td>All</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                             <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                          </tr>
                                       </tbody>
                                    </table>
                                    <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                       <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                       <thead>
                                          <tr>
                                             <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                             <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                             <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                             <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                          </tr>
                                       </thead>
                                       <tbody class="tbe">
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Hive</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Key</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Name</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                             <td>Int</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr class="evaluated">
                                             <td>Type</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>reg_sz</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr class="evaluated">
                                             <td>Value</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>1</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Not collected</td>
                                             <td>No Value</td>
                                          </tr>
                                          <tr>
                                             <td>Windows View</td>
                                             <td>String</td>
                                             <td>Exists</td>
                                             <td>64_bit</td>
                                          </tr>
                                       </tbody>
                                    </table>
                                 </div>
                              </div>
                           </div>
                        </evidence>
                     </xccdf:check>
                  </xccdf:complex-check>
                  <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                               negate="false"
                               multi-check="false">
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                        <div class="definition"
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                              <div class="criterion"
                                   id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157929"
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                                   check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                                 <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                                    <tbody class="tbe">
                                       <tr>
                                          <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                          <td>Ensure 'be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                          <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                          <td>All</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                          <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                       </tr>
                                    </tbody>
                                 </table>
                                 <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                    <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                    <thead>
                                       <tr>
                                          <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                          <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                          <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                          <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                       </tr>
                                    </thead>
                                    <tbody class="tbe">
                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Hive</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Key</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Name</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>be9ba2d9-53ea-4cdc-84e5-9b1eeee46550</td>
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                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                          <td>Int</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr class="evaluated">
                                          <td>Type</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>reg_sz</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr class="evaluated">
                                          <td>Value</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>1</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Not collected</td>
                                          <td>No Value</td>
                                       </tr>
                                       <tr>
                                          <td>Windows View</td>
                                          <td>String</td>
                                          <td>Exists</td>
                                          <td>64_bit</td>
                                       </tr>
                                    </tbody>
                                 </table>
                              </div>
                           </div>
                        </div>
                     </evidence>
                  </xccdf:check>
               </xccdf:complex-check>
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                            multi-check="false">
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                  <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579302"
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                  <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
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                     <div class="definition"
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                        <div class="criteria">
                           <div class="criterion"
                                id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157930"
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                                check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                                 <tbody class="tbe">
                                    <tr>
                                       <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                       <td>Ensure 'd3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                       <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                       <td>All</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                       <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                    </tr>
                                 </tbody>
                              </table>
                              <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                                 <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                                 <thead>
                                    <tr>
                                       <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                       <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                       <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                       <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                    </tr>
                                 </thead>
                                 <tbody class="tbe">
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Hive</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Key</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Name</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>d3e037e1-3eb8-44c8-a917-57927947596d</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                       <td>Int</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr class="evaluated">
                                       <td>Type</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>reg_sz</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr class="evaluated">
                                       <td>Value</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>1</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Not collected</td>
                                       <td>No Value</td>
                                    </tr>
                                    <tr>
                                       <td>Windows View</td>
                                       <td>String</td>
                                       <td>Exists</td>
                                       <td>64_bit</td>
                                    </tr>
                                 </tbody>
                              </table>
                           </div>
                        </div>
                     </div>
                  </evidence>
               </xccdf:check>
            </xccdf:complex-check>
            <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                         negate="false"
                         multi-check="false">
               <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579311"
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               <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579312"
                                   value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157931_var2"/>
               <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                        name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157931"/>
               <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
                  <div class="definition"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157931">
                     <div class="criteria">
                        <div class="criterion"
                             id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157931"
                             check="all"
                             check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                           <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                              <tbody class="tbe">
                                 <tr>
                                    <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                    <td>Ensure 'd4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                    <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                    <td>All</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                    <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                                 </tr>
                              </tbody>
                           </table>
                           <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                              <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                              <thead>
                                 <tr>
                                    <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                    <th scope="col">Value</th>
                                 </tr>
                              </thead>
                              <tbody class="tbe">
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Hive</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Key</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Name</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>d4f940ab-401b-4efc-aadc-ad5f3c50688a</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                    <td>Int</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>134085609859527873</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr class="evaluated">
                                    <td>Type</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>reg_sz</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr class="evaluated">
                                    <td>Value</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>1</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Not collected</td>
                                    <td>No Value</td>
                                 </tr>
                                 <tr>
                                    <td>Windows View</td>
                                    <td>String</td>
                                    <td>Exists</td>
                                    <td>64_bit</td>
                                 </tr>
                              </tbody>
                           </table>
                        </div>
                     </div>
                  </div>
               </evidence>
            </xccdf:check>
         </xccdf:complex-check>
         <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                      negate="false"
                      multi-check="false">
            <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579321"
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                                value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157932_var2"/>
            <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                     name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157932"/>
            <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
               <div class="definition"
                    id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157932">
                  <div class="criteria">
                     <div class="criterion"
                          id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157932"
                          check="all"
                          check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                        <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                           <tbody class="tbe">
                              <tr>
                                 <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                                 <td>Ensure 'e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                                 <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                                 <td>All</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                                 <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                              </tr>
                           </tbody>
                        </table>
                        <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                           <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                           <thead>
                              <tr>
                                 <th scope="col">Name</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Type</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Status</th>
                                 <th scope="col">Value</th>
                              </tr>
                           </thead>
                           <tbody class="tbe">
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Hive</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Key</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Name</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Last Write Time</td>
                                 <td>Int</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>134085609859527873</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr class="evaluated">
                                 <td>Type</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>reg_sz</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr class="evaluated">
                                 <td>Value</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>1</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Expanded Value</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Not collected</td>
                                 <td>No Value</td>
                              </tr>
                              <tr>
                                 <td>Windows View</td>
                                 <td>String</td>
                                 <td>Exists</td>
                                 <td>64_bit</td>
                              </tr>
                           </tbody>
                        </table>
                     </div>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </evidence>
         </xccdf:check>
      </xccdf:complex-check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579331"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157933_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579332"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157933_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157933"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157933"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure '56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\ASR\Rules</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>56a863a9-875e-4185-98a7-b882c64b5ce5</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/enable-attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000467

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.6.2 Controlled Folder Access

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.6.3 Network Protection

    This section contains Windows Network Protection settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.6.3.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users and apps from accessing dangerous websites' is set to 'Enabled: Block'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard network protection.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Block .

    This setting can help prevent employees from using any application to access dangerous domains that may host phishing scams, exploit-hosting sites, and other malicious content on the Internet.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Block :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender Antivirus\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\Network Protection\Prevent users and apps from accessing dangerous websites

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users and applications will not be able to access dangerous domains.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableNetworkProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\Network Protection
    Name String Exists EnableNetworkProtection
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.6.3.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_and_apps_from_accessing_dangerous_websites_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/7/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/9/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/network-protection?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000468</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579341"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157934_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579342"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157934_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157934"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157934">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157934"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableNetworkProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Windows Defender Exploit Guard\Network Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableNetworkProtection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/network-protection?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000468

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
      Subcontrol: 7.4
      Label: Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters
      Description: Enforce network-based URL filters that limit a system's ability to connect to websites not approved by the organization. This filtering shall be enforced for each of the organization's systems, whether they are physically at an organization's facilities or not.
    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Improve protections and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through direct engagement.
      Safeguard: 9.3
      Label: Maintain and Enforce Network-Based URL Filters
      Description: Enforce and update network-based URL filters to limit an enterprise asset from connecting to potentially malicious or unapproved websites. Example implementations include category-based filtering, reputation-based filtering, or through the use of block lists. Enforce filters for all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.7 MpEngine

    This section contains recommendations for MpEngine.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.7.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enable file hash computation feature' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This setting determines whether hash values are computed for files scanned by Microsoft Defender.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    When running an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to monitor for suspicious and known malicious activity. File hashes are a reliable way of detecting changes to files, and can speed up the scan process by skipping files that have not changed since they were last scanned and determined to be safe. A changed file hash can also be cause for additional scrutiny.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\MpEngine\Enable file hash computation feature

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    This setting could cause performance degradation during initial deployment and for users where new executable content is frequently being created (such as software developers), or where applications are frequently installed or updated.

    For more information on this setting, please visit Security baseline (FINAL): Windows 10 and Windows Server, version 2004 - Microsoft Tech Community - 1543631 .

    Note: The impact of this setting should be monitored closely during deployment to ensure user and system performance impact is within acceptable limits.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableFileHashComputation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\MpEngine
    Name String Exists EnableFileHashComputation
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.7.1_L1_Ensure_Enable_file_hash_computation_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000469</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579351"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157935_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579352"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157935_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157935"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157935">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157935"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableFileHashComputation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\MpEngine</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableFileHashComputation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000469

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.8 Network Inspection System

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.9 Quarantine

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.10 Real-time Protection

    This section contains settings related to Real-time Protection.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.10.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure real-time protection and Security Intelligence Updates during OOBE' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures whether Real-time Protection and Security Intelligence Updates are enabled during the Out of Box experience (OOBE).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Critical Windows zero-day patch updates should be applied during OOBE to help mitigate against malicious attacks.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Configure real-time protection and Security Intelligence Updates during OOBE

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'OobeEnableRtpAndSigUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    Name String Exists OobeEnableRtpAndSigUpdate
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_real-time_protection_and_Security_Intelligence_Updates_during_OOBE_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000600</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/windows-updates-during-oobe-in-windows-11</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-24h2-security-baseline/4252801</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579371"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157937_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579372"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157937_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157937"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157937">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157937"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'OobeEnableRtpAndSigUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OobeEnableRtpAndSigUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000600
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/windows-updates-during-oobe-in-windows-11
    • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-24h2-security-baseline/4252801

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.10.2 (L1) Ensure 'Scan all downloaded files and attachments' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures scanning for all downloaded files and attachments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    When running an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to heuristically monitor in real-time for suspicious and known malicious activity.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Scan all downloaded files and attachments

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableIOAVProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    Name String Exists DisableIOAVProtection
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_all_downloaded_files_and_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000470</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579381"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157938_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579382"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157938_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157938"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157938">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157938"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableIOAVProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableIOAVProtection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000470

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.10.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off real-time protection' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures real-time protection prompts for known malware detection.

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus alerts you when malware or potentially unwanted software attempts to install itself or to run on your computer.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    When running an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to heuristically monitor in real-time for suspicious and known malicious activity.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Turn off real-time protection

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableRealtimeMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    Name String Exists DisableRealtimeMonitoring
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_real-time_protection_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-protection-features-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000471</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579391"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157939_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579392"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157939_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157939"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157939">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157939"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableRealtimeMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableRealtimeMonitoring</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-protection-features-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000471

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.10.4 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on behavior monitoring' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to configure behavior monitoring for Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    When running an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to heuristically monitor in real-time for suspicious and known malicious activity.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Turn on behavior monitoring

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableBehaviorMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    Name String Exists DisableBehaviorMonitoring
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.4_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_behavior_monitoring_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000472</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579401"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157940_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579402"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157940_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157940"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157940">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157940"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableBehaviorMonitoring' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableBehaviorMonitoring</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000472

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.7
      Label: Use Behavior-Based Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Use behavior-based anti-malware software.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Detect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.10.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on script scanning' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows script scanning to be turned on/off. Script scanning intercepts scripts then scans them before they are executed on the system.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    When running an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it is important to ensure that it is configured to heuristically monitor in real-time for suspicious and known malicious activity.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Real-Time Protection\Turn on script scanning

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableScriptScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection
    Name String Exists DisableScriptScanning
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.10.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_script_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000473</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579411"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157941_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579412"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157941_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157941"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157941">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157941"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableScriptScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableScriptScanning</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000473

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.7
      Label: Use Behavior-Based Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Use behavior-based anti-malware software.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Detect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.11 Remediation

    This section contains settings related to Remediation.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.11.1 Behavioral Network Blocks

    This section contains settings related to Behavioral Network Blocks.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.11.1.1 Brute-Force Protection

    This section contains settings related to Brute-Force Protection.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.11.1.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Remote Encryption Protection Mode' is set to 'Enabled: Audit' or higher

    Description:

    This policy setting configures the Brute-Force Protection feature in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Brute-Force Protection can detect and block attempts to forcibly initiate sign-ins and sessions.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Audit . Configuring this setting to Block also conforms to the benchmark.

    Note: Configuring the value to either Default or Off does not conform to this benchmark.

    Note #2: This setting's name is duplicated in the Remote Encryption Protection section, but they configure two different behaviors.

    This feature assists with mitigating brute force attempts by detecting and blocking unauthorized sign-ins and sessions.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Audit or higher:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute-Force Protection\Configure Remote Encryption Protection Mode

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Legitimate sign-ins and sessions could be detected or blocked by this feature if too many failed attempts are detected.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    OR
    Criterion: Ensure 'BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Fail
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute Force Protection
    Name String Exists BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 2
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute Force Protection
    Name String Exists BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 2
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.11.1.1.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Remote_Encryption_Protection_Mode_is_set_to_Enabled_Audit_or_higher"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000602</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579441"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157944_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579442"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157944_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157944"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157944">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157944"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute Force Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579451"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157945_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579452"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157945_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157945"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157945">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157945"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Remediation\Behavioral Network Blocks\Brute Force Protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>BruteForceProtectionConfiguredState</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000602

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.11.1.2 Remote Encryption Protection

    This section contains settings related to Remote Encryption Protection.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.12 Reporting

    This section contains settings related to Microsoft Defender Reporting.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.43.13 Scan

    This section contains settings related to Microsoft Defender scanning.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.13.1 (L1) Ensure 'Scan excluded files and directories during quick scans' is set to 'Enabled: 1'

    Description:

    This policy setting manages whether or not Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans excluded files and directories when running a Quick Scan.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 1 .

    The Real-time Protection feature excludes some files and directories for contextual reasons. This setting ensures that these are scanned during a Quick Scan.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 1 :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan excluded files and directories during quick scans

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    A Quick Scan could take longer when including the contextually excluded files and directories.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'QuickScanIncludeExclusions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
    Name String Exists QuickScanIncludeExclusions
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.1_L1_Ensure_Scan_excluded_files_and_directories_during_quick_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_1"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000604</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/schedule-antivirus-scans</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579491"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157949_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579492"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157949_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157949"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157949">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157949"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'QuickScanIncludeExclusions' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>QuickScanIncludeExclusions</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000604
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/schedule-antivirus-scans

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.13.2 (L1) Ensure 'Scan packed executables' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting manages whether or not Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans packed executables. Packed executables are executable files that contain compressed code.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Packing executables is a way to compress and create smaller files and can make it difficult to access and analyze the code associated with the executable. This is a common method to obfuscate malicious executables by bad actors.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan packed executables

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - This is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisablePackedExeScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
    Name String Exists DisablePackedExeScanning
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.2_L1_Ensure_Scan_packed_executables_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000475</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579501"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157950_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579502"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157950_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157950"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157950">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157950"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisablePackedExeScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisablePackedExeScanning</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000475

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.4
      Label: Configure Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Devices
      Description: Configure devices so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted or connected.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.4
      Label: Configure Automatic Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Media
      Description: Configure anti-malware software to automatically scan removable media.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Detect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.13.3 (L1) Ensure 'Scan removable drives' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting manages whether or not to scan for malicious software and unwanted software in the contents of removable drives, such as USB flash drives, when running a full scan.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    It is important to ensure that any present removable drives are always included in any type of scan, as removable drives are more likely to contain malicious software brought in to the enterprise managed environment from an external, unmanaged computer.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan removable drives

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Removable drives will be scanned during any type of scan by Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableRemovableDriveScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
    Name String Exists DisableRemovableDriveScanning
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.3_L1_Ensure_Scan_removable_drives_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000476</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579511"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157951_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579512"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157951_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157951"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157951">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157951"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableRemovableDriveScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableRemovableDriveScanning</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000476

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.4
      Label: Configure Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Devices
      Description: Configure devices so that they automatically conduct an anti-malware scan of removable media when inserted or connected.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.4
      Label: Configure Automatic Anti-Malware Scanning of Removable Media
      Description: Configure anti-malware software to automatically scan removable media.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Detect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.13.4 (L1) Ensure 'Trigger a quick scan after X days without any scans' is set to 'Enabled: 7'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures the number of days after the last scan (of any type) before an aggressive Quick Scan is automatically triggered.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 7 days.

    Antivirus scans should be performed on a regular basis so that malicious software can be detected and remediated before malicious activity occurs.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 7 days:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Trigger a quick scan after X days without any scans

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    This setting should have no adverse effect on the system.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '7'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
    Name String Exists DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 7
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.4_L1_Ensure_Trigger_a_quick_scan_after_X_days_without_any_scans_is_set_to_Enabled_7"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000605</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579521"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157952_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579522"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157952_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157952"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157952">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157952"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '7'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DaysUntilAggressiveCatchupQuickScan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>7</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000605

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.13.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on e-mail scanning' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures e-mail scanning. When e-mail scanning is enabled, the engine will parse the mailbox and mail files, according to their specific format, in order to analyze the mail bodies and attachments. Several e-mail formats are currently supported, for example: pst (Outlook), dbx, mbx, mime (Outlook Express), binhex (Mac).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Incoming e-mails should be scanned by an antivirus solution such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, as email attachments are a commonly used attack vector to infiltrate computers with malicious software.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Turn on e-mail scanning

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    E-mail scanning by Microsoft Defender Antivirus will be enabled.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableEmailScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan
    Name String Exists DisableEmailScanning
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.13.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_e-mail_scanning_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000477</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579531"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157953_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579532"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157953_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157953"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157953">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157953"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableEmailScanning' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableEmailScanning</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/configure-advanced-scan-types-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide#settings-and-locations
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000477

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.43.14 Security Intelligence Updates (formerly Signature Updates)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Signature Updates but was renamed by Microsoft to Security Intelligence Updates starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.43.15 Threats

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.43.16 (L1) Ensure 'Configure detection for potentially unwanted applications' is set to 'Enabled: Block'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls detection and action for Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA), which are sneaky unwanted application bundlers or their bundled applications, that can deliver adware or malware.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Block .

    For more information, see this link: Block potentially unwanted applications with Microsoft Defender Antivirus | Microsoft Docs

    Potentially unwanted applications can increase the risk of your network being infected with malware, cause malware infections to be harder to identify, and can waste IT resources in cleaning up the applications. They should be blocked from installation.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Block :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Configure detection for potentially unwanted applications

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 & Server 2019 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Applications that are identified by Microsoft as PUA will be blocked at download and install time.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'PUAProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
    Name String Exists PUAProtection
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.16_L1_Ensure_Configure_detection_for_potentially_unwanted_applications_is_set_to_Enabled_Block"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/2/subcontrol/7"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000462</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579541"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157954_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579542"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157954_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157954"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157954">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157954"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'PUAProtection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>PUAProtection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000462

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that all unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Subcontrol: 2.7
      Label: Utilize Application Whitelisting
      Description: Utilize application whitelisting technology on all assets to ensure that only authorized software executes and all unauthorized software is blocked from executing on assets.
    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.43.17 (L1) Ensure 'Control whether exclusions are visible to local users' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions are visible to local users on the system.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Only administrators should be able to view and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Control whether exclusions are visible to local users

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefender.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Local users will not be able to view Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'HideExclusionsFromLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender
    Name String Exists HideExclusionsFromLocalUsers
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.43.17_L1_Ensure_Control_whether_exclusions_are_visible_to_local_users_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000597</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579551"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157955_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579552"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157955_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157955"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157955">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157955"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'HideExclusionsFromLocalUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HideExclusionsFromLocalUsers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000597

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.44 Microsoft Defender Application Guard (formerly Windows Defender Application Guard)

    This section contains settings related to Microsoft Defender Application Guard.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppHVSI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender Application Guard but was renamed by Microsoft to Microsoft Defender Application Guard starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.45 Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard (formerly Windows Defender Exploit Guard)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ExploitGuard.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender Exploit Guard , but was renamed by Microsoft to Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.46 Microsoft Edge

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MicrosoftEdge.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    CIS publishes security guidance for Microsoft Edge in a separate benchmark from Windows. Additional details can be found in the CIS Microsoft Web Browser Benchmarks Community .

    18.10.47 Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceCredential.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.48 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserExperienceVirtualization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.49 NetMeeting

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Conf.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.50 News and interests

    This section contains recommendations related to News and interests.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Feeds.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 21H1 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.51 OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive)

    This section contains recommendations related to OneDrive.

    The Group Policy settings contained within this section are provided by the Group Policy template SkyDrive.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named SkyDrive but was renamed by Microsoft to OneDrive starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.51.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting lets you prevent apps and features from working with files on OneDrive using the Next Generation Sync Client.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Enabling this setting prevents users from accidentally (or intentionally) uploading confidential or sensitive corporate information to the OneDrive cloud service using the Next Generation Sync Client.

    Note: This security concern applies to any cloud-based file storage application installed on a workstation, not just the one supplied with Windows.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\OneDrive\Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template SkyDrive.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer). However, we strongly recommend you only use the version included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer). Older versions of the templates had conflicting settings in different template files for both OneDrive & SkyDrive, until it was cleaned up properly in the above version.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Prevent the usage of SkyDrive for file storage , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Users can't access OneDrive from the OneDrive app and file picker. Windows Store apps can't access OneDrive using the WinRT API. OneDrive doesn't appear in the navigation pane in File Explorer. OneDrive files aren't kept in sync with the cloud. Users can't automatically upload photos and videos from the camera roll folder.

    Note: If your organization uses Office 365, be aware that this setting will prevent users from saving files to OneDrive/SkyDrive.

    Note #2: If your organization has decided to implement OneDrive for Business and therefore needs to except itself from this recommendation, we highly suggest that you also obtain and utilize the OneDrive.admx/adml template that is bundled with the latest OneDrive client, as noted at this link (this template is not included with the Windows Administrative Templates). Two alternative OneDrive settings in particular from that template are worth your consideration:

    • Allow syncing OneDrive accounts for only specific organizations - a computer-based setting that restricts OneDrive client connections to only approved tenant IDs.
    • Prevent users from synchronizing personal OneDrive accounts - a user-based setting that prevents use of consumer OneDrive (i.e. non-business).

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableFileSyncNGSC' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive
    Name String Exists DisableFileSyncNGSC
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.51.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_the_usage_of_OneDrive_for_file_storage_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/13/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/servicedescriptions/onedrive-for-business-service-description</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000485</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579691"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157969_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579692"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157969_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157969"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157969">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157969"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableFileSyncNGSC' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableFileSyncNGSC</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/servicedescriptions/onedrive-for-business-service-description
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000485

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 13: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to prevent data exfiltration, mitigate the effects of exfiltrated data, and ensure the privacy and integrity of sensitive information.
      Subcontrol: 13.4
      Label: Only Allow Access to Authorized Cloud Storage or Email Providers
      Description: Only allow access to authorized cloud storage or email providers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.52 Online Assistance

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template HelpAndSupport.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.53 OOBE

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OOBE.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 and Server 2019 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.54 Portable Operating System

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ExternalBoot.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.55 Presentation Settings

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCPresentationSettings.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.56 Push To Install

    This section contains recommendations related to the Push To Install service.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PushToInstall.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.57 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)

    This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Services.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named Terminal Services but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Services starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.1 RD Licensing (formerly TS Licensing)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named TS Licensing but was renamed by Microsoft to RD Licensing starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.2 Remote Desktop Connection Client

    This section contains recommendations for the Remote Desktop Connection Client.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.2.1 RemoteFX USB Device Redirection

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.57.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow passwords to be saved' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting helps prevent Remote Desktop clients from saving passwords on a computer.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Note: If this policy setting was previously configured as Disabled or Not configured, any previously saved passwords will be deleted the first time a Remote Desktop client disconnects from any server.

    An attacker with physical access to the computer may be able to break the protection guarding saved passwords. An attacker who compromises a user's account and connects to their computer could use saved passwords to gain access to additional hosts.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Connection Client\Do not allow passwords to be saved

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    The password saving checkbox will be disabled for Remote Desktop clients and users will not be able to save passwords.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisablePasswordSaving' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.2.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_passwords_to_be_saved_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000488</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579721"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157972_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579722"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157972_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157972"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157972">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157972"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisablePasswordSaving' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000488

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Subcontrol: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.57.3 Remote Desktop Session Host (formerly Terminal Server)

    This section contains recommendations for the Remote Desktop Session Host.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named Terminal Server but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Session Host starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.1 Application Compatibility

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer-Server.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.57.3.2 Connections

    This section contains recommendations for Connections to the Remote Desktop Session Host.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.3 Device and Resource Redirection

    This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Device and Resource Redirection.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.57.3.3.3 (L1) Ensure 'Do not allow drive redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting prevents users from sharing the local drives on their client computers to Remote Desktop Servers that they access. Mapped drives appear in the session folder tree in Windows Explorer in the following format:

    \\TSClient\<driveletter>$

    If local drives are shared they are left vulnerable to intruders who want to exploit the data that is stored on them.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Data could be forwarded from the user's Remote Desktop Services session to the user's local computer without any direct user interaction. Malicious software already present on a compromised server would have direct and stealthy disk access to the user's local computer during the Remote Desktop session.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow drive redirection

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Drive redirection will not be possible. In most situations, traditional network drive mapping to file shares (including administrative shares) performed manually by the connected user will serve as a capable substitute to still allow file transfers when needed.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'fDisableCdm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists fDisableCdm
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.3.3_L1_Ensure_Do_not_allow_drive_redirection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000493</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579761"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157976_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579762"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157976_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157976"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157976">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157976"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fDisableCdm' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>fDisableCdm</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000493

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.57.3.4 Licensing

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.5 Printer Redirection

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.6 Profiles

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.7 RD Connection Broker (formerly TS Connection Broker)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named TS Connection Broker but was renamed by Microsoft to RD Connection Broker starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.8 Remote Session Environment

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.9 Security

    This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Security.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.57.3.9.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always prompt for password upon connection' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether Remote Desktop Services always prompts the client computer for a password upon connection. You can use this policy setting to enforce a password prompt for users who log on to Remote Desktop Services, even if they already provided the password in the Remote Desktop Connection client.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Users have the option to store both their username and password when they create a new Remote Desktop Connection shortcut. If the server that runs Remote Desktop Services allows users who have used this feature to log on to the server but not enter their password, then it is possible that an attacker who has gained physical access to the user's computer could connect to a Remote Desktop Server through the Remote Desktop Connection shortcut, even though they may not know the user's password.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Always prompt for password upon connection

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In the Microsoft Windows Vista Administrative Templates, this setting was named Always prompt client for password upon connection , but it was renamed starting with the Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Users cannot automatically log on to Remote Desktop Services by supplying their passwords in the Remote Desktop Connection client. They will be prompted for a password to log on.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'fPromptForPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists OBFUSCATED [PWD]
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.1_L1_Ensure_Always_prompt_for_password_upon_connection_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000498</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579821"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157982_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579822"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157982_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157982"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157982">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157982"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fPromptForPassword' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>OBFUSCATED [PWD]</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000498

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.57.3.9.2 (L1) Ensure 'Require secure RPC communication' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to specify whether Remote Desktop Services requires secure Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communication with all clients or allows unsecured communication.

    You can use this policy setting to strengthen the security of RPC communication with clients by allowing only authenticated and encrypted requests.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Allowing unsecure RPC communication can exposes the server to man in the middle attacks and data disclosure attacks.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require secure RPC communication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Remote Desktop Services accepts requests from RPC clients that support secure requests, and does not allow unsecured communication with untrusted clients.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'fEncryptRPCTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists fEncryptRPCTraffic
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.2_L1_Ensure_Require_secure_RPC_communication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000499</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579831"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157983_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579832"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157983_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157983"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157983">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157983"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'fEncryptRPCTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>fEncryptRPCTraffic</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000499

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.57.3.9.3 (L1) Ensure 'Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections' is set to 'Enabled: SSL'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether to require the use of a specific security layer to secure communications between clients and RD Session Host servers during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: SSL .

    Note: In spite of this setting being labeled SSL , it is actually enforcing Transport Layer Security (TLS), not the older and less secure, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol.

    The native RDP encryption is now considered a weak protocol, so enforcing the use of stronger TLS encryption for all RDP communications between clients and RD Session Host servers is preferred.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: SSL :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    TLS will be required to authenticate to the RD Session Host server. If TLS is not supported, the connection fails.

    Note: By default, this setting will use a self-signed certificate for RDP connections. If your organization has established the use of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for SSL/TLS encryption, then we recommend that you also configure the Server authentication certificate template setting to instruct RDP to use a certificate from your PKI instead of a self-signed one. Note that the certificate template used for this purpose must have “Client Authentication” configured as an Intended Purpose. Note also that a valid, non-expired certificate using the specified template must already be installed on the workstation for it to work.

    Note #2: Some third party two-factor authentication solutions (e.g. RSA Authentication Agent) can be negatively affected by this setting, as the SSL/TLS security layer will expect the user's Windows password upon initial connection attempt (before the RDP logon screen), and once successfully authenticated, pass the credential along to that Windows session on the RDP host (to complete the login). If a two-factor agent is present and expecting a different credential at the RDP logon screen, this initial connection may result in a failed logon attempt, and also effectively cause a “double logon” requirement for each and every new RDP session.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'SecurityLayer' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists SecurityLayer
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 2
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.3_L1_Ensure_Require_use_of_specific_security_layer_for_remote_RDP_connections_is_set_to_Enabled_SSL"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000500</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579841"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157984_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579842"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157984_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157984"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157984">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157984"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SecurityLayer' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SecurityLayer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000500

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.57.3.9.4 (L1) Ensure 'Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to specify whether to require user authentication for remote connections to the RD Session Host server by using Network Level Authentication.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Requiring that user authentication occur earlier in the remote connection process enhances security.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In the Microsoft Windows Vista Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Require user authentication using RDP 6.0 for remote connections , but it was renamed starting with the Windows Server 2008 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Only client computers that support Network Level Authentication can connect to the RD Session Host server.

    Note: Some third party two-factor authentication solutions (e.g. RSA Authentication Agent) can be negatively affected by this setting, as Network Level Authentication will expect the user's Windows password upon initial connection attempt (before the RDP logon screen), and once successfully authenticated, pass the credential along to that Windows session on the RDP host (to complete the login). If a two-factor agent is present and expecting a different credential at the RDP logon screen, this initial connection may result in a failed logon attempt, and also effectively cause a “double logon” requirement for each and every new RDP session.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'UserAuthentication' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists UserAuthentication
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.4_L1_Ensure_Require_user_authentication_for_remote_connections_by_using_Network_Level_Authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5490.configure-network-level-authentication-for-remote-desktop-services-connections.aspx</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000501</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579851"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157985_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579852"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157985_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157985"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157985">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157985"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'UserAuthentication' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>UserAuthentication</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/5490.configure-network-level-authentication-for-remote-desktop-services-connections.aspx
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000501

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.57.3.9.5 (L1) Ensure 'Set client connection encryption level' is set to 'Enabled: High Level'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether to require the use of a specific encryption level to secure communications between client computers and RD Session Host servers during Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections. This policy only applies when you are using native RDP encryption. However, native RDP encryption (as opposed to SSL encryption) is not recommended. This policy does not apply to SSL encryption.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: High Level .

    If Remote Desktop client connections that use low level encryption are allowed, it is more likely that an attacker will be able to decrypt any captured Remote Desktop Services network traffic.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: High Level :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Security\Set client connection encryption level

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'MinEncryptionLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists MinEncryptionLevel
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 3
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.57.3.9.5_L1_Ensure_Set_client_connection_encryption_level_is_set_to_Enabled_High_Level"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-rdpbcgr/f1c7c93b-94cc-4551-bb90-532a0185246a</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000502</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579861"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157986_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579862"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157986_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157986"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157986">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157986"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'MinEncryptionLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>MinEncryptionLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-rdpbcgr/f1c7c93b-94cc-4551-bb90-532a0185246a
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000502

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.57.3.10 Session Time Limits

    This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Session Time Limits.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.57.3.11 Temporary folders

    This section contains recommendations related to Remote Desktop Session Host Session Temporary folders.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.57.3.11.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not delete temp folders upon exit' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether Remote Desktop Services retains a user's per-session temporary folders at logoff.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Sensitive information could be contained inside the temporary folders and visible to other administrators that log into the system.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Temporary Folders\Do not delete temp folders upon exit

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Do not delete temp folder upon exit , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DeleteTempDirsOnExit' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
    Name String Exists DeleteTempDirsOnExit
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
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                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
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   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000505</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579901"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157990_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579902"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157990"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157990"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DeleteTempDirsOnExit' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DeleteTempDirsOnExit</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000505

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.4
      Label: Enforce Data Retention
      Description: Retain data according to the enterprise's data management process. Data retention must include both minimum and maximum timelines.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.58 RSS Feeds

    This section contains recommendations related to RSS feeds.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.58.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent downloading of enclosures' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting prevents the user from having enclosures (file attachments) downloaded from an RSS feed to the user's computer.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Allowing attachments to be downloaded through the RSS feed can introduce files that could have malicious intent.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\RSS Feeds\Prevent downloading of enclosures

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Turn off downloading of enclosures , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Users cannot set the Feed Sync Engine to download an enclosure through the Feed property page. Developers cannot change the download setting through feed APIs.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableEnclosureDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds
    Name String Exists DisableEnclosureDownload
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_downloading_of_enclosures_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/7/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000507</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579911"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157991_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579912"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157991_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157991"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157991">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157991"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableEnclosureDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableEnclosureDownload</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000507

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
      Subcontrol: 7.2
      Label: Disable Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser or Email Client Plugins
      Description: Uninstall or disable any unauthorized browser or email client plugins or add-on applications.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Improve protections and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through direct engagement.
      Safeguard: 9.4
      Label: Restrict Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser and Email Client Extensions
      Description: Restrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary browser or email client plugins, extensions, and add-on applications.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.58.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether RSS feeds can be authenticated using the Basic authentication scheme over an unencrypted HTTP connection.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: A developer cannot change this setting through the Feed APIs.

    Allowing RSS feeds to use Basic authentication over HTTP will transmit user credentials in plain text, where they could be intercepted en route by a malicious user.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\RSS Feeds\Turn on Basic feed authentication over HTTP

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowBasicAuthInClear' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds
    Name String Exists AllowBasicAuthInClear
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.58.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_on_Basic_feed_authentication_over_HTTP_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/9/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/7/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000593</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579921"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157992_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579922"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157992_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157992"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157992">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157992"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowBasicAuthInClear' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowBasicAuthInClear</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000593

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 7: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Minimize the attack surface and the opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through their interaction with web browsers and email systems.
      Subcontrol: 7.2
      Label: Disable Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser or Email Client Plugins
      Description: Uninstall or disable any unauthorized browser or email client plugins or add-on applications.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 9: Email and Web Browser Protections: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Improve protections and detections of threats from email and web vectors, as these are opportunities for attackers to manipulate human behavior through direct engagement.
      Safeguard: 9.4
      Label: Restrict Unnecessary or Unauthorized Browser and Email Client Extensions
      Description: Restrict, either through uninstalling or disabling, any unauthorized or unnecessary browser or email client plugins, extensions, and add-on applications.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.59 Search

    This section contains recommendations for Search settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.59.1 OCR

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SearchOCR.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 through the Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.59.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Cortana' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether Cortana is allowed on the device.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    If Cortana is enabled, sensitive information could be contained in search history and sent out to Microsoft.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow Cortana

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Cortana will be turned off. Users will still be able to use search to find things on the device and on the Internet.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowCortana' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
    Name String Exists AllowCortana
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000509</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579951"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157995_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579952"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157995_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157995"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157995">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157995"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowCortana' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowCortana</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000509

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.59.4 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Cortana above lock screen' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines whether or not the user can interact with Cortana using speech while the system is locked.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Access to any computer resource should not be allowed when the device is locked.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow Cortana above lock screen

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The system will need to be unlocked for the user to interact with Cortana using speech.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowCortanaAboveLock' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
    Name String Exists AllowCortanaAboveLock
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.4_L1_Ensure_Allow_Cortana_above_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000510</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579961"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157996_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579962"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157996_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157996"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157996">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157996"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowCortanaAboveLock' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowCortanaAboveLock</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000510

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.11
      Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
      Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.59.5 (L1) Ensure 'Allow indexing of encrypted files' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether encrypted items are allowed to be indexed. When this setting is changed, the index is rebuilt completely. Full volume encryption (such as BitLocker Drive Encryption or a non-Microsoft solution) must be used for the location of the index to maintain security for encrypted files.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Indexing and allowing users to search encrypted files could potentially reveal confidential data stored within the encrypted files.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow indexing of encrypted files

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
    Name String Exists AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.5_L1_Ensure_Allow_indexing_of_encrypted_files_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000511</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579971"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157997_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579972"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157997_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157997"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157997">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157997"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000511

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
      Subcontrol: 14.8
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Information at Rest
      Description: Encrypt all sensitive information at rest using a tool that requires a secondary authentication mechanism not integrated into the operating system, in order to access the information.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.59.6 (L1) Ensure 'Allow search and Cortana to use location' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether search and Cortana can provide location aware search and Cortana results.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    In an enterprise managed environment, allowing Cortana and Search to have access to location data is unnecessary. Organizations likely do not want this information shared out.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Allow search and Cortana to use location

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Search and Cortana will not have access to location information.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowSearchToUseLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search
    Name String Exists AllowSearchToUseLocation
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.59.6_L1_Ensure_Allow_search_and_Cortana_to_use_location_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000512</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579981"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157998_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71579982"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157998_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157998"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157998">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157998"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowSearchToUseLocation' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowSearchToUseLocation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000512

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.60 Security Center

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.61 Shutdown Options

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinInit.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.62 Smart Card

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartCard.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.63 Software Protection Platform

    This section contains recommendations related to the Software Protection Platform.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AVSValidationGP.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.64 Sound Recorder

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SoundRec.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.65 Speech

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Speech.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.66 Store

    This section contains recommendations related to the Microsoft Store.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.66.2 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This setting enables or disables the automatic download and installation of Microsoft Store app updates.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Keeping your system properly patched can help protect against 0 day vulnerabilities.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off Automatic Download and Install of updates

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AutoDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
    Name String Exists AutoDownload
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 4
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.2_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Automatic_Download_and_Install_of_updates_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000517</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580021"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158002_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580022"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158002_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158002"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158002">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158002"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AutoDownload' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '4'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AutoDownload</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>4</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000517

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.66.3 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    Enables or disables the Microsoft Store offer to update to the latest version of Windows.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Unplanned OS upgrades can lead to more preventable support calls. The IT department should be managing and approving all upgrades and updates.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store\Turn off the offer to update to the latest version of Windows

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The Microsoft Store application will not offer updates to the latest version of Windows.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableOSUpgrade' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
    Name String Exists DisableOSUpgrade
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.66.3_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_the_offer_to_update_to_the_latest_version_of_Windows_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000518</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580031"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158003_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580032"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158003_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158003"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158003">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158003"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableOSUpgrade' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableOSUpgrade</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000518

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.67 Sync your settings

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SettingSync.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.68 Tablet PC

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.69 Task Scheduler

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TaskScheduler.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.70 Tenant Restrictions

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TenantRestrictions.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.71 Text Input

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TextInput.admx/adml that is only included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates and Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.72 Widgets

    This section contains recommendations related to Widgets.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template NewsAndInterests.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.72.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow widgets' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether the Widgets feature is allowed on the device. The Widgets feature provides information such as, weather, news, sports, stocks, traffic, and entertainment (not an inclusive list).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Due to privacy concerns, apps and features such as Widgets on the Windows taskbar should be treated as a possible security risk due to the potential of data being sent back to third-parties, such as Microsoft.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Widgets\Allow widgets

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template NewsAndInterests.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The Widgets feature on the Windows taskbar will not be available on the device.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowNewsAndInterests' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh
    Name String Exists AllowNewsAndInterests
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.72.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_widgets_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000520</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580051"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158005_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580052"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158005_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158005"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158005">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158005"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowNewsAndInterests' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowNewsAndInterests</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000520

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.73 Windows Calendar

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinCal.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.74 Windows Color System

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsColorSystem.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.75 Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CEIPEnable.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.76 Windows Defender SmartScreen

    This section contains Windows Defender SmartScreen settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartScreen.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.76.1 Enhanced Phishing Protection

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WebThreatDefense.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    18.10.76.2 Explorer

    This section contains recommendations for Explorer-related Windows Defender SmartScreen settings.

    The Group Policy settings contained within this section are provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.76.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen' is set to 'Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage the behavior of Windows Defender SmartScreen. Windows Defender SmartScreen helps keep PCs safer by warning users before running unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet. Some information is sent to Microsoft about files and programs run on PCs with this feature enabled.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass .

    Windows Defender SmartScreen helps keep PCs safer by warning users before running unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet. However, due to the fact that some information is sent to Microsoft about files and programs run on PCs some organizations may prefer to disable it.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: Warn and prevent bypass :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender SmartScreen\Explorer\Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsExplorer.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Configure Windows SmartScreen , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Users will be warned and prevented from running unrecognized programs downloaded from the Internet.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ShellSmartScreenLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'Block'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
    Name String Exists ShellSmartScreenLevel
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_sz
    Value String Exists Block
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableSmartScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
    Name String Exists EnableSmartScreen
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.76.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_is_set_to_Enabled_Warn_and_prevent_bypass"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000526</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580121"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158012_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580122"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158012_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158012"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158012">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158012"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ShellSmartScreenLevel' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to 'Block'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ShellSmartScreenLevel</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_sz</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Block</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580111"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158011_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580112"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158011_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158011"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158011">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158011"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableSmartScreen' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableSmartScreen</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-smartscreen/microsoft-defender-smartscreen-overview
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000526

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.77 Windows Error Reporting

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.78 Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting

    This section contains settings for Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GameDVR.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.78.1 (L1) Ensure 'Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This setting enables or disables the Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting features.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    If this setting is allowed, users could record and broadcast session info to external sites, which is both a risk of accidentally exposing sensitive company data (on-screen) outside the company as well as a privacy concern.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled:

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting\Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template GameDVR.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Windows Game Recording will not be allowed.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowGameDVR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR
    Name String Exists AllowGameDVR
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.78.1_L1_Ensure_Enables_or_disables_Windows_Game_Recording_and_Broadcasting_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000527</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580131"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158013_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580132"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158013_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158013"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158013">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158013"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowGameDVR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowGameDVR</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000527

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.79 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Microsoft Passport for Work but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Hello for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.80 Windows Ink Workspace

    This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Ink Workspace.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsInkWorkspace.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.80.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Windows Ink Workspace' is set to 'Enabled: On, but disallow access above lock' OR 'Enabled: Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines whether Windows Ink items are allowed above the lock screen.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: On, but disallow access above lock OR Enabled: Disabled .

    Allowing any apps to be accessed while system is locked is not recommended. If this feature is permitted, it should only be accessible once a user authenticates with the proper credentials.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: On, but disallow access above lock OR Enabled: Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Ink Workspace\Allow Windows Ink Workspace

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsInkWorkspace.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Windows Ink Workspace will not be permitted above the lock screen.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    OR
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowWindowsInkWorkspace' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Fail
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace
    Name String Exists AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowWindowsInkWorkspace' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace
    Name String Exists AllowWindowsInkWorkspace
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859684100
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.80.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_Windows_Ink_Workspace_is_set_to_Enabled_On_but_disallow_access_above_lock_OR_Enabled_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000530</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="OR" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580161"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158016_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580162"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158016_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158016"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158016">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158016"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowWindowsInkWorkspace' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="fail">Fail</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowWindowsInkWorkspace</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580171"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158017_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580172"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158017_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158017"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158017">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158017"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowWindowsInkWorkspace' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowWindowsInkWorkspace</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859684100</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000530

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.81 Windows Installer

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Installer.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.81.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow user control over installs' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This setting controls whether users are permitted to change installation options that typically are available only to system administrators. The security features of Windows Installer normally prevent users from changing installation options that are typically reserved for system administrators, such as specifying the directory to which files are installed. If Windows Installer detects that an installation package has permitted the user to change a protected option, it stops the installation and displays a message. These security features operate only when the installation program is running in a privileged security context in which it has access to directories denied to the user.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    In an enterprise managed environment, only IT staff with administrative rights should be installing or changing software on a system. Allowing users the ability to have any control over installs can risk unapproved software from being installed or removed from a system, which could cause the system to become vulnerable to compromise.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Allow user control over installs

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was named Enable user control over installs , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableUserControl' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
    Name String Exists EnableUserControl
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
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                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_user_control_over_installs_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/windows-installer-portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000531</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580181"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580182"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158018_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158018"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158018">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158018"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableUserControl' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableUserControl</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/windows-installer-portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000531

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Subcontrol: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.81.2 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This setting controls whether or not Windows Installer should use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

    Note: This setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this setting effective, you must enable the setting in both folders.

    Caution: If enabled, skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this setting is not guaranteed to be secure.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Users with limited privileges can exploit this feature by creating a Windows Installer installation package that creates a new local account that belongs to the local built-in Administrators group, adds their current account to the local built-in Administrators group, installs malicious software, or performs other unauthorized activities.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Always install with elevated privileges

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
    Name String Exists AlwaysInstallElevated
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.81.2_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/using-windows-installer-with-uac</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000532</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580191"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158019_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580192"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158019_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158019"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158019">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158019"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AlwaysInstallElevated</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/using-windows-installer-with-uac
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000532

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
      Subcontrol: 4.3
      Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
      Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.82 Windows Logon Options

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Logon Options.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.82.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure the transmission of the user's password in the content of MPR notifications sent by winlogon.' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether winlogon includes a user's password in the content of Multiple Provider Router (MPR) notifications. MPR handles communication between the Windows operating system and the installed network providers. MPR checks the registry to determine which providers are installed on the system and the order they are cycled through.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    MPR is a legacy utility that provides notifications to registered credential managers or network providers when there is a logon event, or a password change event. Although MPR can be used by legitimate applications, the user's password field of these notifications should be empty to prevent abuse by attackers.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Logon Options\Configure the transmission of the user's password in the content of MPR notifications sent by winlogon.

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v1.0 (or newer).

    Note #2: This setting was initially released with the Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates, named Enable MPR notifications for the system . It was renamed starting with the Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'EnableMPR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
    Name String Exists EnableMPR
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_the_transmission_of_the_users_password_in_the_content_of_MPR_notifications_sent_by_winlogon._is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/9/subcontrol/2"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-22h2-security-baseline/ba-p/3632520</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/multiple-provider-router</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000534</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580211"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158021_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580212"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158021_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158021"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158021">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158021"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'EnableMPR' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>EnableMPR</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-security-baselines/windows-11-version-22h2-security-baseline/ba-p/3632520
    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/multiple-provider-router
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000534

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 9: Limitation and Control of Network Ports, Protocols, and Services: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Manage (track/control/correct) the ongoing operational use of ports, protocols, and services on networked devices in order to minimize windows of vulnerability available to attackers.
      Subcontrol: 9.2
      Label: Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running
      Description: Ensure that only network ports, protocols, and services listening on a system with validated business needs are running on each system.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.82.2 (L1) Ensure 'Sign-in and lock last interactive user automatically after a restart' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting controls whether a device will automatically sign-in the last interactive user after Windows Update restarts the system.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Disabling this feature will prevent the caching of user's credentials and unauthorized use of the device, and also ensure the user is aware of the restart.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Logon Options\Sign-in and lock last interactive user automatically after a restart

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Sign-in last interactive user automatically after a system-initiated restart , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 10 Release 1903 Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    The device does not store the user's credentials for automatic sign-in after a Windows Update restart. The users' lock screen apps are not restarted after the system restarts. The user is required to present the logon credentials in order to proceed after restart.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
    Name String Exists DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859054826
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.82.2_L1_Ensure_Sign-in_and_lock_last_interactive_user_automatically_after_a_restart_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-display-last-user-name</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000535</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580221"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158022_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580222"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158022_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158022"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158022">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158022"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859054826</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/interactive-logon-do-not-display-last-user-name
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000535

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.11
      Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
      Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.83 Windows Media Digital Rights Management

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaDRM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.84 Windows Media Player

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.85 Windows Messenger

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMessenger.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.86 Windows Mobility Center

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCMobilityCenter.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.87 Windows PowerShell

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows PowerShell.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template PowerShellExecutionPolicy.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.88 Windows Reliability Analysis

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template RacWmiProv.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.89 Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Remote Management (WinRM).

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.89.1 WinRM Client

    This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.89.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client uses Basic authentication.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Basic authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM because credentials including passwords are transmitted in plain text. An attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Allow Basic authentication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowBasic' (Client) is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client
    Name String Exists AllowBasic
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000538</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580251"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158025_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580252"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158025_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158025"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158025">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158025"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowBasic' (Client) is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowBasic</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000538

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.5
      Label: Encrypt Transmittal of Username and Authentication Credentials
      Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.89.1.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Encrypting WinRM network traffic reduces the risk of an attacker viewing or modifying WinRM messages as they transit the network.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Allow unencrypted traffic

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client
    Name String Exists AllowUnencryptedTraffic
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000539</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580261"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158026_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580262"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158026_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158026"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158026">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158026"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowUnencryptedTraffic</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000539

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
      Subcontrol: 14.4
      Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
      Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.89.1.3 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow Digest authentication' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client will not use Digest authentication.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Digest authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM, an attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Client\Disallow Digest authentication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    The WinRM client will not use Digest authentication.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowDigest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client
    Name String Exists AllowDigest
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.1.3_L1_Ensure_Disallow_Digest_authentication_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000540</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580271"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158027_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580272"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158027_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158027"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158027">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158027"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowDigest' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowDigest</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000540

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.5
      Label: Encrypt Transmittal of Username and Authentication Credentials
      Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.89.2 WinRM Service

    This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.89.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow Basic authentication' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service accepts Basic authentication from a remote client.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Basic authentication is less robust than other authentication methods available in WinRM because credentials including passwords are transmitted in plain text. An attacker who is able to capture packets on the network where WinRM is running may be able to determine the credentials used for accessing remote hosts via WinRM.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow Basic authentication

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowBasic' (Service) is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service
    Name String Exists AllowBasic
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_Basic_authentication_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000541</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580281"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158028_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580282"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158028_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158028"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158028">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158028"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowBasic' (Service) is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowBasic</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000541

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.5
      Label: Encrypt Transmittal of Username and Authentication Credentials
      Description: Ensure that all account usernames and authentication credentials are transmitted across networks using encrypted channels.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.89.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Allow unencrypted traffic' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service sends and receives unencrypted messages over the network.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Encrypting WinRM network traffic reduces the risk of an attacker viewing or modifying WinRM messages as they transit the network.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Allow unencrypted traffic

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: All Exist
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service
    Name String Exists AllowUnencryptedTraffic
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.3_L1_Ensure_Allow_unencrypted_traffic_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/3/subcontrol/10"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000543</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580301"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158030_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580302"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158030_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158030"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158030">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158030"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="all_exist">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowUnencryptedTraffic' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>All Exist</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowUnencryptedTraffic</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000543

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
      Subcontrol: 14.4
      Label: Encrypt All Sensitive Information in Transit
      Description: Encrypt all sensitive information in transit.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 3: Data Protection: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop processes and technical controls to identify, classify, securely handle, retain, and dispose of data.
      Safeguard: 3.10
      Label: Encrypt Sensitive Data in Transit
      Description: Encrypt sensitive data in transit. Example implementations can include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Open Secure Shell (OpenSSH).
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.89.2.4 (L1) Ensure 'Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service will allow RunAs credentials to be stored for any plug-ins.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Note: If you enable and then disable this policy setting, any values that were previously configured for RunAsPassword will need to be reset.

    Although the ability to store RunAs credentials is a convenient feature it increases the risk of account compromise slightly. For example, if you forget to lock your desktop before leaving it unattended for a few minutes another person could access not only the desktop of your computer but also any hosts you manage via WinRM with cached RunAs credentials.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Remote Management (WinRM)\WinRM Service\Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteManagement.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The WinRM service will not allow the RunAsUser or RunAsPassword configuration values to be set for any plug-ins. If a plug-in has already set the RunAsUser and RunAsPassword configuration values, the RunAsPassword configuration value will be erased from the credential store on the computer.

    If this setting is later Disabled again, any values that were previously configured for RunAsPassword will need to be reset.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableRunAs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service
    Name String Exists DisableRunAs
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.89.2.4_L1_Ensure_Disallow_WinRM_from_storing_RunAs_credentials_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000544</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580311"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158031_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580312"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158031_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158031"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158031">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158031"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableRunAs' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableRunAs</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/portal
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000544

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
      Subcontrol: 14.3
      Label: Disable Workstation to Workstation Communication
      Description: Disable all workstation to workstation communication to limit an attacker's ability to move laterally and compromise neighboring systems, through technologies such as Private VLANs or microsegmentation.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.90 Windows Remote Shell

    This section contains settings related to Windows Remote Shell (WinRS).

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsRemoteShell.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.91 Windows Sandbox

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Sandbox.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsSandbox.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.91.1 (L1) Ensure 'Allow clipboard sharing with Windows Sandbox' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting enables or disables clipboard sharing with the Windows Sandbox.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: The Windows Sandbox feature was first introduced in Windows 10 R1903, and allows a temporary "clean install" virtual instance of Windows to be run inside the host, for the ostensible purpose of testing applications without making changes to the host.

    Disabling copy and paste decreases the attack surface exposed by the Windows Sandbox and possible exposure of untrusted applications to the internal network.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Sandbox\Allow clipboard sharing with Windows Sandbox

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsSandbox.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The copy and paste function to/from the Windows Sandbox will be disabled. Therefore, files will not be able to be moved to/from the Windows Sandbox via the clipboard.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowClipboardRedirection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox
    Name String Exists AllowClipboardRedirection
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.1_L1_Ensure_Allow_clipboard_sharing_with_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-configure-using-wsb-file</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000546</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580331"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158033_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580332"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158033_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158033"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158033">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158033"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowClipboardRedirection' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowClipboardRedirection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-configure-using-wsb-file
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000546

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.91.2 (L1) Ensure 'Allow networking in Windows Sandbox' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting enables or disables networking in the Windows Sandbox. Networking is achieved by creating a virtual switch on the host, and connecting the Windows Sandbox to it via a virtual Network Interface Card (NIC).

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: The Windows Sandbox feature was first introduced in Windows 10 R1903, and allows a temporary "clean install" virtual instance of Windows to be run inside the host, for the ostensible purpose of testing applications without making changes to the host.

    Disabling network access decreases the attack surface exposed by the Windows Sandbox and exposure of untrusted applications to the internal network.

    Note: Per Microsoft, enabling networking in the Windows Sandbox can expose untrusted applications to the internal network.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Sandbox\Allow networking in Windows Sandbox

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsSandbox.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Network access to/from the Windows Sandbox will be disabled. Therefore, files will not be able to be moved to/from the Windows Sandbox via the network.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AllowNetworking' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox
    Name String Exists AllowNetworking
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859375939
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.91.2_L1_Ensure_Allow_networking_in_Windows_Sandbox_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-configure-using-wsb-file</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000547</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580351"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158035_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580352"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158035_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158035"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158035">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158035"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AllowNetworking' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Sandbox</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AllowNetworking</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859375939</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-sandbox/windows-sandbox-configure-using-wsb-file
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000547

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.92 Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center)

    This section contains recommendations related to the Windows Security Center console settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was originally named Windows Defender Security Center but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Security starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 & Server 2019 Administrative Templates.

    18.10.92.1 Account protection

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1803 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.92.2 App and browser protection

    This section contains App and browser protection settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.92.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from modifying settings' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting prevent users from making changes to the Exploit protection settings area in the Windows Security settings.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Only authorized IT staff should be able to make changes to the exploit protection settings in order to ensure the organizations specific configuration is not modified.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Security\App and browser protection\Prevent users from modifying settings

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsDefenderSecurityCenter.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Local users cannot make changes in the Exploit protection settings area.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisallowExploitProtectionOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\App and Browser protection
    Name String Exists DisallowExploitProtectionOverride
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.92.2.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_modifying_settings_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000548</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580361"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158036_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580362"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158036_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158036"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158036">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158036"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisallowExploitProtectionOverride' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\App and Browser protection</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisallowExploitProtectionOverride</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000548

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.3
      Label: Enable Operating System Anti-Exploitation Features/ Deploy Anti-Exploit Technologies
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features such as Data Execution Prevention (DEP) or Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) that are available in an operating system or deploy appropriate toolkits that can be configured to apply protection to a broader set of applications and executables.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.5
      Label: Enable Anti-Exploitation Features
      Description: Enable anti-exploitation features on enterprise assets and software, where possible, such as Microsoft® Data Execution Prevention (DEP), Windows® Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), or Apple® System Integrity Protection (SIP) and Gatekeeper™.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.93 Windows Update

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Update.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    18.10.93.1 Legacy Policies

    This section contains recommendations related to legacy Windows Update policies.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.93.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies that Automatic Updates will wait for computers to be restarted by the users who are logged on to them to complete a scheduled installation.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: This setting applies only when you configure Automatic Updates to perform scheduled update installations. If you configure the Configure Automatic Updates setting to Disabled, this setting has no effect.

    Some security updates require that the computer be restarted to complete an installation. If the computer cannot restart automatically, then the most recent update will not completely install and no new updates will download to the computer until it is restarted. Without the auto-restart functionality, users who are not security-conscious may choose to indefinitely delay the restart, therefore keeping the computer in a less secure state.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Legacy Policies\No auto-restart with logged on users for scheduled automatic updates installations

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named No auto-restart for scheduled Automatic Updates installations , but it was renamed starting with the Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
    Name String Exists NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.1.1_L1_Ensure_No_auto-restart_with_logged_on_users_for_scheduled_automatic_updates_installations_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000549</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580371"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158037_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580372"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158037_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158037"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158037">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158037"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000549

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.93.2 Manage end user experience

    This section contains recommendations related to managing Windows Update end user experience.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    18.10.93.2.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies whether computers in your environment will receive security updates from Windows Update or WSUS. If you configure this policy setting to Enabled, the operating system will recognize when a network connection is available and then use the network connection to search Windows Update or your designated intranet site for updates that apply to them.

    After you configure this policy setting to Enabled, select one of the following four options in the Configure Automatic Updates Properties dialog box to specify how the service will work:

    • 2 - Notify for download and auto install (Notify before downloading any updates)
    • 3 - Auto download and notify for install (Download the updates automatically and notify when they are ready to be installed.) (Default setting)
    • 4 - Auto download and schedule the install (Automatically download updates and install them on the schedule specified below.))
    • 5 - Allow local admin to choose setting (Leave decision on above choices up to the local Administrators (Not Recommended))

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Note: The sub-setting " Configure automatic updating: " has 4 possible values – all of them are valid depending on specific organizational needs, however if feasible we suggest using a value of 4 - Auto download and schedule the install . This suggestion is not a scored requirement.

    Note #2: Organizations that utilize a third--party solution for patching may choose to exempt themselves from this recommendation, and instead configure it to Disabled so that the native Windows Update mechanism does not interfere with the third--party patching process.

    Although each version of Windows is thoroughly tested before release, it is possible that problems will be discovered after the products are shipped. The Configure Automatic Updates setting can help you ensure that the computers in your environment will always have the most recent critical operating system updates and service packs installed.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage end user experience\Configure Automatic Updates

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Critical operating system updates and service packs will be installed as necessary.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoAutoUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
    Name String Exists NoAutoUpdate
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000550</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580381"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158038_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580382"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158038_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158038"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158038">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158038"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoAutoUpdate' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoAutoUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000550

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.93.2.2 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day' is set to '0 - Every day'

    Description:

    This policy setting specifies when computers in your environment will receive security updates from Windows Update or WSUS.

    The recommended state for this setting is: 0 - Every day .

    Note: This setting is only applicable if 4 - Auto download and schedule the install is selected in the recommendation 'Configure Automatic Updates' . It will have no impact if any other option is selected.

    Although each version of Windows is thoroughly tested before release, it is possible that problems will be discovered after the products are shipped. The Configure Automatic Updates setting can help you ensure that the computers in your environment will always have the most recent critical operating system updates and service packs installed.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 0 - Every day :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage end user experience\Configure Automatic Updates: Scheduled install day

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    If 4 - Auto download and schedule the install is selected in recommendation 'Configure Automatic Updates' , critical operating system updates and service packs will automatically download every day (at 3:00 A.M., by default).

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ScheduledInstallDay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
    Name String Exists ScheduledInstallDay
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.2_L1_Ensure_Configure_Automatic_Updates_Scheduled_install_day_is_set_to_0_-_Every_day"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000551</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580391"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158039_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580392"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158039_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158039"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158039">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158039"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ScheduledInstallDay' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ScheduledInstallDay</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000551

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.93.2.3 (L1) Ensure 'Remove access to “Pause updates” feature' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy removes access to "Pause updates" feature.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    In order to ensure security and system updates are applied, system administrators should control when updates are applied to systems.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage end user experience\Remove access to “Pause updates” feature

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 & Server 2019 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not be able to select the "Pause updates" option in Windows Update to prevent updates from being installed on a system.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'SetDisablePauseUXAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists SetDisablePauseUXAccess
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.2.3_L1_Ensure_Remove_access_to_Pause_updates_feature_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000571</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580411"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158041_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580412"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158041_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158041"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158041">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158041"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SetDisablePauseUXAccess' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SetDisablePauseUXAccess</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000571

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    18.10.93.3 Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    18.10.93.4 Manage updates offered from Windows Update (formerly Defer Windows Updates and Windows Update for Business)

    This section contains recommendations related to managing which updates are offered from Windows Update, and when.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Defer Windows Updates but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Update for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates. It was renamed (again) to Manage updates offered from Windows Update starting with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    18.10.93.4.1 (L1) Ensure 'Manage preview builds' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting manages which updates that are received prior to the update being released.

    Dev Channel: Ideal for highly technical users. Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive builds from our active development branch that is earliest in a development cycle. These builds are not matched to a specific Windows 10 release.

    Beta Channel: Ideal for feature explorers who want to see upcoming Windows 10 features. Your feedback will be especially important here as it will help our engineers ensure key issues are fixed before a major release.

    Release Preview Channel (default): Insiders in the Release Preview Channel will have access to the upcoming release of Windows 10 prior to it being released to the world. These builds are supported by Microsoft. The Release Preview Channel is where we recommend companies preview and validate upcoming Windows 10 releases before broad deployment within their organization.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: Preview Build enrollment requires a telemetry level setting of 2 or higher and your domain registered on insider.windows.com. For additional information on Preview Builds, see: Managing preview builds across your organization - Windows Insider Program | Microsoft Learn .

    It can be risky for experimental features to be allowed in an enterprise managed environment because this can introduce bugs and security holes into systems, making it easier for an attacker to gain access. It is generally preferred to only use production-ready builds.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage updates offered from Windows Update\Manage preview builds

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Preview builds are prevented from installing on the device.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ManagePreviewBuildsPolicyValue' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists ManagePreviewBuildsPolicyValue
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
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                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
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                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.1_L1_Ensure_Manage_preview_builds_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/2/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/2/subcontrol/5"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/business/manage-builds</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000553</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580421"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158042_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580422"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158042_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158042"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158042">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158042"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ManagePreviewBuildsPolicyValue' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ManagePreviewBuildsPolicyValue</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/business/manage-builds
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000553

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that all unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Subcontrol: 2.6
      Label: Address unapproved software
      Description: Ensure that unauthorized software is either removed or the inventory is updated in a timely manner
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software (operating systems and applications) on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Safeguard: 2.5
      Label: Allowlist Authorized Software
      Description: Use technical controls, such as application allowlisting, to ensure that only authorized software can execute or be accessed. Reassess bi-annually, or more frequently.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.93.4.2 (L1) Ensure 'Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received' is set to 'Enabled: 180 or more days'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines when Preview Build or Feature Updates are received.

    Defer Updates This enables devices to defer taking the next Feature Update available to your channel for up to 14 days for all the pre-release channels and up to 365 days for the Semi-Annual Channel. Or, if the device is updating from the Semi-Annual Channel, a version for the device to move to and/or stay on until the policy is updated or the device reaches end of service can be specified. Note: If you set both policies, the version specified will take precedence and the deferrals will not be in effect. Please see the Windows Release Information page for OS version information.

    Pause Updates To prevent Feature Updates from being received on their scheduled time, you can temporarily pause Feature Updates. The pause will remain in effect for 35 days from the specified start date or until the field is cleared (Quality Updates will still be offered).

    Note: If the "Allow Diagnostic Data" (formerly "Allow Telemetry") policy is set to 0, this policy will have no effect.

    Note #2: Starting with Windows 10 R1607, Microsoft introduced a new Windows Update (WU) client behavior called Dual Scan , with an eye to cloud-based update management. In some cases, this Dual Scan feature can interfere with Windows Updates from Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and/or manual WU updates. If you are using WSUS in your environment, you may need to set the above setting to Not Configuredor configure the setting Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update (added in the Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates) in order to prevent the Dual Scan feature from interfering. More information on Dual Scan is available at these links:

    Note #3: Prior to Windows 10 R1703, values above 180 days are not recognized by the OS. Starting with Windows 10 R1703, the maximum number of days you can defer is 365 days.

    In a production environment, it is preferred to only use software and features that are publicly available, after they have gone through rigorous testing in beta.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled: 180 or more days :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage updates offered from Windows Update\Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note #2: In older Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates, this setting was initially named Select when Feature Updates are received , but it was renamed to Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received starting with the Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Feature Updates will be delayed until they are publicly released to general public by Microsoft.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DeferFeatureUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists DeferFeatureUpdates
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '180'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 180
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
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                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/2/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000554</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580431"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158043_var1"/>
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580432"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158043_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158043"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158043">
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158043"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DeferFeatureUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DeferFeatureUpdates</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580441"
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         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71580442"
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158044"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158044"
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                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '180'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>180</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000554

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software Assets: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage (inventory, track, and correct) all software on the network so that only authorized software is installed and can execute, and that all unauthorized and unmanaged software is found and prevented from installation or execution.
      Subcontrol: 2.4
      Label: Track Software Inventory Information
      Description: The software inventory system should track the name, version, publisher, and install date for all software, including operating systems authorized by the organization.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    18.10.93.4.3 (L1) Ensure 'Select when Quality Updates are received' is set to 'Enabled: 0 days'

    Description:

    This settings controls when Quality Updates are received.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled: 0 days .

    Note: If the "Allow Diagnostic Data" (formerly "Allow Telemetry") policy is set to 0, this policy will have no effect.

    Note #2: Starting with Windows 10 R1607, Microsoft introduced a new Windows Update (WU) client behavior called Dual Scan , with an eye to cloud-based update management. In some cases, this Dual Scan feature can interfere with Windows Updates from Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and/or manual WU updates. If you are using WSUS in your environment, you may need to set the above setting to Not Configuredor configure the setting Do not allow update deferral policies to cause scans against Windows Update (added in the Windows 10 Release 1709 Administrative Templates) in order to prevent the Dual Scan feature from interfering. More information on Dual Scan is available at these links:

    Quality Updates can contain important bug fixes and/or security patches, and should be installed as soon as possible.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:0 days :

    Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Manage updates offered from Windows Update\Select when Quality Updates are received

    Note:Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsUpdate.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DeferQualityUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists DeferQualityUpdates
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit
    Criterion: Ensure 'DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key String Exists SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
    Name String Exists DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085609859527873
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
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                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_18.10.93.4.3_L1_Ensure_Select_when_Quality_Updates_are_received_is_set_to_Enabled_0_days"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/3/subcontrol/4"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/7/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000555</xccdf:ident>
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                   multi-check="false">
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                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7158045_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158045"/>
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            <div class="definition"
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                  <div class="criterion"
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                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DeferQualityUpdates' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DeferQualityUpdates</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
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                   multi-check="false">
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         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158046"/>
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            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7158046">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7158046"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays' is 'Windows: Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085609859527873</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000555

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 3: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Continuously acquire, assess, and take action on new information in order to identify vulnerabilities, remediate, and minimize the window of opportunity for attackers.
      Subcontrol: 3.4
      Label: Deploy Automated Operating System Patch Management Tools
      Description: Deploy automated software update tools in order to ensure that the operating systems are running the most recent security updates provided by the software vendor.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 7: Continuous Vulnerability Management: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Develop a plan to continuously assess and track vulnerabilities on all enterprise assets within the enterprise's infrastructure, in order to remediate, and minimize, the window of opportunity for attackers. Monitor public and private industry sources for new threat and vulnerability information.
      Safeguard: 7.3
      Label: Perform Automated Operating System Patch Management
      Description: Perform operating system updates on enterprise assets through automated patch management on a monthly, or more frequent, basis.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19 Administrative Templates (User)

    This section contains recommendations for user-based settings that are present within the Administrative Templates (ADMX) for domain-joined user configurations. The settings included in this section are intended to harden the system and are applied on a per-user basis, reflected to each domain-joined interactive user’s HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) registry hive. Each interactively logged-on user has its own HKCU hive, which is a context-sensitive, per-user, symbolic link to a subkey under HKEY_USERS (HKU) , where the user’s Security Identifier (SID) is the subkey name (Ex: HKU\S-1-5-21-123123123-123123123-1231231231-12312 ). User SIDs for this scenario always begin with S-1-5-21-* for active directory domain-joined accounts.

    The group policy engine applies user configuration settings to the HKU\SID subkeys for interactive logons, including local console logons, remote desktop logons, and RunAs logons. User configuration settings are not applied to the built-in NT AUTHORITY service accounts (System, Network Service, and Local Service), nor to any other service logons. User configuration settings configured through active directory domain group policy objects (GPO) are not applied to local user accounts.

    When validating user configuration settings for compliance, each recommendation should be checked against all currently-logged-on interactive users’ hives:

    • Audit all HKEY_USERS subkeys with key names beginning with S-1-5-21-* and do not end with _Classes .
    • Do not audit subkeys named .DEFAULT , S-1-5-18 , S-1-5-19 , or S-1-5-20 .
    • Do not audit any NT SERVICE SIDs ( S-1-5-80- ).
    • Do not load the hives of users that are not currently logged on ( NTUSER.DAT files) as part of compliance verification.

    A user configuration setting is considered in compliance if the correct configuration is found in all applicable user hives as described above. If there are multiple users logged on and the setting is correctly configured in some but not all the applicable user hives, the recommendation is not in full compliance.

    If a system has no actively logged-on users, the recommendations in this section are not considered out of compliance. User accounts ( S-1-5-21-* ) that only log on as a service (service accounts), will not receive user configuration settings to its HKU registry hive since the group policy engine will not write to this type of account. Compliance findings for these accounts should be ignored.

    Why CIS recommends not auditing all the HKU subkeys:

    • Group policy applies user configuration settings only to HKU subkey hives associated with interactive logons. It never applies the settings to the NT AUTHORITY service account subkeys ( S-1-5-18 , S-1-5-19 , S-1-5-20 , or .DEFAULT ) or the NT SERVICE subkeys ( S-1-5-80-* ).
      • The HKU\S-1-5-18 is a symbolic link to HKU\.DEFAULT , so the key content is identical.
    • The HKU\SID_Classes subkey represents the subkey of the corresponding HKU\SID\SOFTWARE\Classes , to which they are symbolically linked.

    Why CIS recommends not loading the NTUSER.DAT file(s) to audit the hives of users that are not currently logged on:

    • Unnecessary false positives of old user profiles that were last loaded before the new or updated GPO containing the user configuration settings were applied.
      • These accounts would be found out of compliance, with no supportable way to bring them into compliance other than the user logging on or deleting the old profiles.
      • These account settings being out of compliance should not cause issues if the user never logs on; and if they do, a group policy update should bring them into compliance.
    • Risk of system issues if the user logs on while the scanning tool has the hive loaded, and then also when the scanning tool unloads the hive.
    • Significant performance hit.

    User configuration settings configured through active directory domain GPOs are not applied to local user accounts. Since these accounts begin with the SID S-1-5-21-* , a failure may occur with CIS-CAT and other third-party assessment tools. To mitigate this, user recommendations (Section 19 of this benchmark) should be applied to local accounts separately. If this is not a concern for the organization, local accounts should be ignored. The above is also true when an account with a S-1-5-21-* SID logs on as a service.

    19.1 Control Panel

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.2 Desktop

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.3 Network

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.4 Shared Folders

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SharedFolders.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.5 Start Menu and Taskbar

    This section contains recommendations for Start Menu and Taskbar settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.5.1 Notifications

    This section contains recommendations for Notification settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WPN.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    19.5.1.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting turns off toast notifications on the lock screen.

    The recommended state for this setting is Enabled .

    While this feature can be handy for users, applications that provide toast notifications might display sensitive personal or business data while the device is left unattended.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Notifications\Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WPN.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Applications will not be able to raise toast notifications on the lock screen.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications
    Name String Exists NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


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                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
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                           <tr>
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                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
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                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
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                        <tbody class="tbe">
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                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
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                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
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               </div>
            </div>
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      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
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    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000557

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.11
      Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
      Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19.6 System

    This section contains recommendations for System settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.1 Ctrl+Alt+Del Options

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CtrlAltDel.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.2 Display

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Display.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1803 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.6.3 Driver Installation

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DeviceInstallation.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.4 Folder Redirection

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FolderRedirection.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.5 Group Policy

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template GroupPolicy.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.6 Internet Communication Management

    This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication Management.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.6.6.1 Internet Communication settings

    This section contains recommendations related to Internet Communication settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7 Windows Components

    This section contains recommendations for Windows Component settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.1 Account Notifications

    This section contains recommendations for Account Notifications settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AccountNotifications.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 22H2 Administrative Templates v3.0 (or newer).

    19.7.2 Add features to Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 (formerly Windows Anytime Upgrade)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsAnytimeUpgrade.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Windows Anytime Upgrade but was renamed by Microsoft to Add features to Windows x starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    19.7.3 App runtime

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppXRuntime.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.4 Application Compatibility

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AppCompat.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.5 Attachment Manager

    This section contains recommendations related to Attachment Manager.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    19.7.5.1 (L1) Ensure 'Do not preserve zone information in file attachments' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting allows you to manage whether Windows marks file attachments with information about their zone of origin (such as restricted, Internet, intranet, local). This requires NTFS in order to function correctly, and will fail without notice on FAT32. By not preserving the zone information, Windows cannot make proper risk assessments.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note: The Attachment Manager feature warns users when opening or executing files which are marked as being from an untrusted source, unless/until the file's zone information has been removed via the "Unblock" button on the file's properties or via a separate tool such as Microsoft Sysinternals Streams .

    A file that is downloaded from a computer in the Internet or Restricted Sites zone may be moved to a location that makes it appear safe, like an intranet file share, and executed by an unsuspecting user. The Attachment Manager feature will warn users when opening or executing files which are marked as being from an untrusted source, unless/until the file's zone information has been removed.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager\Do not preserve zone information in file attachments

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'SaveZoneInformation' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '2'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments
    Name String Exists SaveZoneInformation
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 2
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.1_L1_Ensure_Do_not_preserve_zone_information_in_file_attachments_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000559</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574712"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157471_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157471"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157471">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157471"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'SaveZoneInformation' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>SaveZoneInformation</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000559

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Subcontrol: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    19.7.5.2 (L1) Ensure 'Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting manages the behavior for notifying registered antivirus programs. If multiple programs are registered, they will all be notified.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Note: An updated antivirus program must be installed for this policy setting to function properly.

    Antivirus programs that do not perform on-access checks may not be able to scan downloaded files.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Attachment Manager\Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template AttachmentManager.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Windows tells the registered antivirus program(s) to scan the file when a user opens a file attachment. If the antivirus program fails, the attachment is blocked from being opened.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ScanWithAntiVirus' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '3'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments
    Name String Exists ScanWithAntiVirus
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 3
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.5.2_L1_Ensure_Notify_antivirus_programs_when_opening_attachments_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/8/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/10/subcontrol/1"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000560</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574812"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157481_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157481"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157481">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157481"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ScanWithAntiVirus' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '3'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ScanWithAntiVirus</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>3</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000560

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 8: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious code at multiple points in the enterprise, while optimizing the use of automation to enable rapid updating of defense, data gathering, and corrective action.
      Subcontrol: 8.1
      Label: Utilize Centrally Managed Anti-malware Software
      Description: Utilize centrally managed anti-malware software to continuously monitor and defend each of the organization's workstations and servers.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 10: Malware Defenses: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Prevent or control the installation, spread, and execution of malicious applications, code, or scripts on enterprise assets.
      Safeguard: 10.1
      Label: Deploy and Maintain Anti-Malware Software
      Description: Deploy and maintain anti-malware software on all enterprise assets.
      Implementation Group: IG-1
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19.7.6 AutoPlay Policies

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.7 Calculator

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Programs.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 2004 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.8 Cloud Content

    This section contains recommendations for Cloud Content.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    19.7.8.1 (L1) Ensure 'Configure Windows spotlight on lock screen' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting lets you configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Note:Per Microsoft TechNet , this policy setting only applies to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education editions.

    Enabling this setting will help ensure your data is not shared with any third party. The Windows Spotlight feature collects data and uses that data to display suggested apps as well as images from the internet.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Configure Windows spotlight on lock screen

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Windows Spotlight will be turned off and users will no longer be able to select it as their lock screen.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'ConfigureWindowsSpotlight' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '2'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    Name String Exists ConfigureWindowsSpotlight
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 2
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.1_L1_Ensure_Configure_Windows_spotlight_on_lock_screen_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/16/subcontrol/11"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight#how-do-you-disable-windows-spotlight-for-managed-devices</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000561</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71574932"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157493_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157493"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157493">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157493"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'ConfigureWindowsSpotlight' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '2'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>ConfigureWindowsSpotlight</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>2</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight#how-do-you-disable-windows-spotlight-for-managed-devices
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000561

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 16: Account Monitoring and Control: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Actively manage the life cycle of system and application accounts - their creation, use, dormancy, deletion - in order to minimize opportunities for attackers to leverage them.
      Subcontrol: 16.11
      Label: Lock Workstation Sessions After Inactivity
      Description: Automatically lock workstation sessions after a standard period of inactivity.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    19.7.8.2 (L1) Ensure 'Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines whether Windows will suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Enabling this setting will help ensure your data is not shared with any third party. The Windows Spotlight feature collects data and uses that data to display suggested apps as well as images from the internet.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Do not suggest third-party content in Windows spotlight

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Windows Spotlight on lock screen, Windows tips, Microsoft consumer features and other related features will no longer suggest apps and content from third-party software publishers. Users may still see suggestions and tips to make them more productive with Microsoft features and apps.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableThirdPartySuggestions' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    Name String Exists DisableThirdPartySuggestions
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.2_L1_Ensure_Do_not_suggest_third-party_content_in_Windows_spotlight_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000562</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575012"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157501_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157501"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157501">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157501"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableThirdPartySuggestions' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableThirdPartySuggestions</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000562

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Subcontrol: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary
    Pass

    19.7.8.5 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Spotlight collection on Desktop' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting removes the Spotlight collection setting in Personalization, rendering the user unable to select and subsequently download daily images from Microsoft to the system desktop.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    Enabling this setting will help ensure your data is not shared with any third party. The Windows Spotlight feature collects data and uses that data to display images from Microsoft.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Cloud Content\Turn off Spotlight collection on Desktop

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template CloudContent.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    The Spotlight collection feature will not be available as an option in Personalization settings, so users will not be able to download daily images from Microsoft.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to ''1"
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
    Name String Exists DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.8.5_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Spotlight_collection_on_Desktop_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000565</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575222"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157522_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157522"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157522">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157522"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to ''1"</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000565

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19.7.9 Credential User Interface

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template CredUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.10 Data Collection and Preview Builds

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.11 Desktop Gadgets

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sidebar.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.12 Desktop Window Manager

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DWM.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.13 Digital Locker

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template DigitalLocker.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.14 Edge UI

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EdgeUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.15 File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named Windows Explorer but was renamed by Microsoft to File Explorer starting with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates.

    19.7.16 File Revocation

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template FileRevocation.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.17 IME

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template EAIME.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.18 Instant Search

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WordWheel.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.19 Internet Explorer

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.20 Location and Sensors

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sensors.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.21 Microsoft Edge

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MicrosoftEdge.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.22 Microsoft Management Console

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MMC.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.23 Microsoft User Experience Virtualization

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template UserExperienceVirtualization.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.24 Multitasking

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Multitasking.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.25 NetMeeting

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Conf.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.26 Network Sharing

    This section contains recommendations related to Network Sharing.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    19.7.26.1 (L1) Ensure 'Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting determines whether users can share files within their profile. By default, users are allowed to share files within their profile to other users on their network after an administrator opts in the computer. An administrator can opt in the computer by using the sharing wizard to share a file within their profile.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    If not properly configured, a user could accidentally share sensitive data with unauthorized users. In an enterprise managed environment, the company should provide a managed location for file sharing, such as a file server or SharePoint, instead of the user sharing files directly from their own user profile.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Network Sharing\Prevent users from sharing files within their profile.

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template Sharing.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    Users cannot share files within their profile using the sharing wizard. Also, the sharing wizard cannot create a share at %root%\Users and can only be used to create SMB shares on folders.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'NoInplaceSharing' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '1'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    Name String Exists NoInplaceSharing
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.26.1_L1_Ensure_Prevent_users_from_sharing_files_within_their_profile._is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/14/subcontrol/6"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000566</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575372"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157537_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157537"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157537">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157537"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'NoInplaceSharing' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '1'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>NoInplaceSharing</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000566

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 14: Controlled Access Based on the Need to Know: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct secure access to critical assets (e.g., information, resources, systems) according to the formal determination of which persons, computers, and applications have a need and right to access these critical assets based on an approved classification.
      Subcontrol: 14.6
      Label: Protect Information through Access Control Lists
      Description: Protect all information stored on systems with file system, network share, claims, application, or database specific access control lists. These controls will enforce the principle that only authorized individuals should have access to the information based on their need to access the information as a part of their responsibilities.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19.7.27 OOBE

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template OOBE.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1809 and Server 2019 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.28 Presentation Settings

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MobilePCPresentationSettings.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.29 Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TerminalServer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Note: This section was initially named Terminal Services but was renamed by Microsoft to Remote Desktop Services starting with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates.

    19.7.30 RSS Feeds

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template InetRes.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.31 Search

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Search.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.32 Snipping Tool

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Programs.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 23H2 v2.0 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.33 Sound Recorder

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SoundRec.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.34 Store

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinStoreUI.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates and Microsoft Windows 8.1 & Server 2012 R2 Administrative Templates, or by the Group Policy template WindowsStore.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1511 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.35 Tablet PC

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Windows.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.36 Task Scheduler

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template TaskScheduler.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.37 Windows AI

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsCopilot.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 24H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.38 Windows Calendar

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinCal.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.39 Windows Color System

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsColorSystem.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.40 Windows Copilot

    This section contains recommendations for Windows Copilot settings.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsCopilot.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 23H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Pass

    19.7.40.1 (L1) Ensure 'Turn off Windows Copilot' is set to 'Enabled'

    Description:

    This policy setting configures the use of Windows Copilot. Windows Copilot is an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that's integrated in Microsoft Windows workstation OSes, beginning with Windows 11 Release 23H2.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled .

    While AI can be an exciting new technology, it also carries its own risks, including the possibility of users accidentally uploading or typing personal or organization-sensitive data into it, with no real way to “undo” or get that data back.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Copilot\Turn off Windows Copilot

    Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsCopilot.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 23H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Impact:

    Users will not be able to use Windows Copilot and its icon will not appear on the taskbar.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'TurnOffWindowsCopilot' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to ''
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot
    Name String Exists TurnOffWindowsCopilot
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 1
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.40.1_L1_Ensure_Turn_off_Windows_Copilot_is_set_to_Enabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/4/subcontrol/8"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000567</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575452"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157545_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157545"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157545">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157545"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'TurnOffWindowsCopilot' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to ''</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>TurnOffWindowsCopilot</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>1</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: GRID: MS-00000567

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: Establish and maintain the secure configuration of enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; network devices; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications).
      Safeguard: 4.8
      Label: Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software
      Description: Uninstall or disable unnecessary services on enterprise assets and software, such as an unused file sharing service, web application module, or service function.
      Implementation Group: IG-2
      Security Function: Protect
      • >

    Back to Summary

    19.7.41 Windows Defender SmartScreen

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template SmartScreen.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1703 Administrative Templates (or newer).

    19.7.42 Windows Error Reporting

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template ErrorReporting.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.43 Windows Hello for Business (formerly Microsoft Passport for Work)

    This section is intentionally blank and exists to ensure the structure of Windows benchmarks is consistent.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template Passport.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 10 RTM (Release 1507) Administrative Templates (or newer).

    Note: This section was initially named Microsoft Passport for Work but was renamed by Microsoft to Windows Hello for Business starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 Release 1607 & Server 2016 Administrative Templates.

    19.7.44 Windows Installer

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Installer.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Pass

    19.7.44.1 (L1) Ensure 'Always install with elevated privileges' is set to 'Disabled'

    Description:

    This setting controls whether or not Windows Installer should use system permissions when it installs any program on the system.

    Note: This setting appears both in the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. To make this setting effective, you must enable the setting in both folders.

    Caution: If enabled, skilled users can take advantage of the permissions this setting grants to change their privileges and gain permanent access to restricted files and folders. Note that the User Configuration version of this setting is not guaranteed to be secure.

    The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled .

    Users with limited privileges can exploit this feature by creating a Windows Installer installation package that creates a new local account that belongs to the local built-in Administrators group, adds their current account to the local built-in Administrators group, installs malicious software, or performs other unauthorized activities.

    To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled :

    User Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Installer\Always install with elevated privileges

    Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template MSI.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    Impact:

    None - this is the default behavior.

    Show Assessment Evidence
    Complex Check
    AND
    Criterion: Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '0'
    Existence Check: At Least One Exists
    Item Check: All
    Result: Pass
    Registry Item
    Name Type Status Value
    Hive String Exists HKEY_USERS
    Key String Exists S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
    Name String Exists AlwaysInstallElevated
    Last Write Time Int Exists 134085622884585638
    Type String Exists reg_dword
    Value Int Exists 0
    Expanded Value String Not collected No Value
    Windows View String Exists 64_bit


    Show Rule Result XML
    <xccdf:rule-result xmlns:xccdf="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:notes="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/notes"
                   xmlns:ae="http://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ae/0.5"
                   xmlns:ciscf="https://benchmarks.cisecurity.org/ciscf/1.0"
                   xmlns:cc7="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"
                   xmlns:cc6="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v6.1"
                   xmlns:ciscat-checklist="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:cc8="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"
                   xmlns="http://checklists.nist.gov/xccdf/1.2"
                   xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"
                   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
                   xmlns:scap-con="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/constructs/1.2"
                   xmlns:arf="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-reporting-format/1.1"
                   xmlns:dsc="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/scap/source/1.2"
                   xmlns:ai="http://scap.nist.gov/schema/asset-identification/1.1"
                   idref="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_rule_19.7.44.1_L1_Ensure_Always_install_with_elevated_privileges_is_set_to_Disabled"
                   role="full"
                   severity="unknown"
                   time="2025-11-25T18:41:50.038+02:00"
                   version="1"
                   weight="1.0">
   <xccdf:result>pass</xccdf:result>
   <xccdf:ident cc7:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0/control/4/subcontrol/3"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v7.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident cc8:controlURI="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0/control/0/subcontrol/0"
                system="http://cisecurity.org/20-cc/v8.0"/>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/alwaysinstallelevated</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:ident system="URL">GRID: MS-00000568</xccdf:ident>
   <xccdf:complex-check operator="AND" negate="false">
      <xccdf:check system="http://oval.mitre.org/XMLSchema/oval-definitions-5"
                   negate="false"
                   multi-check="false">
         <xccdf:check-export export-name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:var:71575522"
                             value-id="xccdf_org.cisecurity.benchmarks_value_7157552_var2"/>
         <xccdf:check-content-ref href="#OVAL-Results-1"
                                  name="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157552"/>
         <evidence xmlns="http://cisecurity.org/evidence">
            <div class="definition"
                 id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:def:7157552">
               <div class="criteria">
                  <div class="criterion"
                       id="oval:org.cisecurity.benchmarks.windows_10:tst:7157552"
                       check="all"
                       check_existence="at_least_one_exists">
                     <table class="evidence-sep" width="100%">
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Criterion:</td>
                              <td>Ensure 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 'Windows: User Registry Value' to '0'</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Existence Check:</td>
                              <td>At Least One Exists</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Item Check:</td>
                              <td>All</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td class="bold">Result:</td>
                              <td class="pass">Pass</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                     <table class="evidence" width="100%">
                        <caption>Registry Item</caption>
                        <thead>
                           <tr>
                              <th scope="col">Name</th>
                              <th scope="col">Type</th>
                              <th scope="col">Status</th>
                              <th scope="col">Value</th>
                           </tr>
                        </thead>
                        <tbody class="tbe">
                           <tr>
                              <td>Hive</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>HKEY_USERS</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Key</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>S-1-5-21-3934811143-1130879791-931572353-1107\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Name</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>AlwaysInstallElevated</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Last Write Time</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>134085622884585638</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Type</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>reg_dword</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr class="evaluated">
                              <td>Value</td>
                              <td>Int</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>0</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Expanded Value</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Not collected</td>
                              <td>No Value</td>
                           </tr>
                           <tr>
                              <td>Windows View</td>
                              <td>String</td>
                              <td>Exists</td>
                              <td>64_bit</td>
                           </tr>
                        </tbody>
                     </table>
                  </div>
               </div>
            </div>
         </evidence>
      </xccdf:check>
   </xccdf:complex-check>
</xccdf:rule-result>

    References:

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/msi/alwaysinstallelevated
    • URL: GRID: MS-00000568

    CIS Controls V7.0:

    • Control 4: Controlled Use of Administrative Privileges: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control: The processes and tools used to track/control/prevent/correct the use, assignment, and configuration of administrative privileges on computers, networks, and applications.
      Subcontrol: 4.3
      Label: Ensure the Use of Dedicated Administrative Accounts
      Description: Ensure that all users with administrative account access use a dedicated or secondary account for elevated activities. This account should only be used for administrative activities and not internet browsing, email, or similar activities.
      • >

    CIS Critical Security Controls V8.0:

    • Not Explicitly Mapped: -- More
      CIS Control Information
      Control:
      Safeguard: 0.0
      Label: Not Explicitly Mapped
      Description:
      Implementation Group:
      Security Function:
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    19.7.45 Windows Logon Options

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    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WinLogon.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.46 Windows Media Player

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Media Player.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.46.1 Networking

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    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

    19.7.46.2 Playback

    This section contains recommendations related to Windows Media Player playback.

    This Group Policy section is provided by the Group Policy template WindowsMediaPlayer.admx/adml that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

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